Sometimes, buildings weakened by an earthquake, then it would collapse during a aftershock.
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No, the recent large earthquake of 9.0 was off the coast of Japan along with many hundreds of aftershocks since the initial very large earthquake.
An earthquake is caused by 'plates' in the ground shifting and moving. and after a major shift there might be a small aftershock witch is when the 'plates' in the ground move slightly as they are going back into place
After a large earthquake, aftershocks may occur, which are smaller earthquakes that follow the main shock. There may also be landslides, liquefaction of the soil, and tsunamis if the quake occurs under the ocean. The impact may include structural damage to buildings, roads, and infrastructure, as well as potential disruption to utilities like electricity and water supply.
Aftershocks
Following the Canterbury earthquake in 2010, there were thousands of aftershocks recorded in the region. The number of aftershocks gradually decreased over time, but the exact count is difficult to pinpoint due to the large number of seismic events that occurred in the aftermath of the main earthquake.
Aftershocks can occur after an earthquake and their frequency decreases over time. Most large earthquakes have numerous aftershocks in the days, weeks, and even months following the main event. The number of aftershocks and their intensity typically decreases over time.
An aftershock is an earthquake that comes after another, larger earthquake often within a few days.
Aftershocks, landslides, liquefaction, and tsunamis can all cause damage in the days or months following a large earthquake. Buildings weakened by the initial earthquake may collapse due to aftershocks, while unstable terrain can lead to landslides. Liquefaction can cause the ground to become soft and unstable, and tsunamis can result from undersea earthquakes, posing a threat to coastal areas even after the initial seismic event.
Are you thinking of aftershocks? If that's not the word you are looking for, then I am not sure, sorry :(
earthquakes that immediately follow a major earthquake are called "aftershocks" as to small earthquakes before large earthquakes are called "foreshocks".
A 6.0 earthquake is considered strong and can cause damage to buildings and infrastructure. It may be felt over a large area but typically causes moderate damage, depending on the depth of the quake and the proximity to populated areas.