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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.
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Is a 5.6 earthquake small or big?
it is small.
Is an earthquake is also called a trembler?
An earthquake is called an earthquake no matter whether it is small or large. An earth tremor is just a general term used by people to describe a small earthquake.
Does a small earthquake mean that a larer earthquake is coming?
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"
Is 5.6 a small or big earthquake?
it is actually small.
What are earthquake after earthquake?
A small earthquake that happens after a larger one is called an aftershock. Aftershocks happen because the crust in the area where the main earthquake happened is adjusting to the earthquake's effects.
What is a small earthquake called?
earthquake aftershocks
aftershock?
a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake
After shock?
A small earthquake that follows the main earthquake.
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
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.
Does a small earthquake mean that a larger earthquake is coming?
Not always
foreshock?
is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake
Is an earthquake is also called a trembler?
An earthquake is called an earthquake no matter whether it is small or large. An earth tremor is just a general term used by people to describe a small earthquake.
Is a 5.6 earthquake small or big?
it is small.
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur .?
Small foreshocks that precede a major earthquake can occur
Does a small earthquake mean that a larer earthquake is coming?
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"
Fore shock?
Is a small earthquake that often precedes a major earthquake.
Is 5.6 a small or big earthquake?
it is actually small.
