A small earthquake is anything not felt or is felt but does not do any damage to property.
An earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or less is usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Earthquakes above magnitude 2.5 and under magnitude 5.4 are often felt but only cause minor damage.
Not necessarily. A small earthquake does not always indicate that a larger earthquake is imminent. Earthquakes are unpredictable, and it is not possible to accurately forecast when or where a larger earthquake will occur based on smaller ones.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake is considered a moderate earthquake. It can cause damage to buildings and structures in the immediate area near the epicenter, depending on the depth and other factors. However, it is not typically classified as a large earthquake.
Most small earthquakes are just background seismicity. There is no way to tell whether a small event will be followed by a larger one. But if there is a larger earthquake afterwards, the first earthquake is called a "foreshock"
The small waves on a seismogram after an earthquake typically represent aftershocks or smaller tremors following the main earthquake event. These waves can vary in size and frequency but are usually less intense than the initial earthquake.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake is considered moderate in size. It can cause damage to buildings and infrastructure, especially in populated areas. The extent of damage also depends on factors such as the depth of the earthquake, local geology, and building codes.
earthquake aftershocks
a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
Not always
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
Is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake.
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Not necessarily. A small earthquake does not always indicate that a larger earthquake is imminent. Earthquakes are unpredictable, and it is not possible to accurately forecast when or where a larger earthquake will occur based on smaller ones.
yes
It is called an aftershock.