earthquakes
- plural of earthquake.
Example Sentences
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"For the next week or so, especially the next two to three days, we would like people to watch out for potential earthquakes with a maximum seismic intensity of 7," a JMA official said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The archipelago, home to around 125 million people, typically experiences hundreds of jolts every year and accounts for about 18 percent of the world's earthquakes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Two earthquakes in April 2016 struck Kumamoto 28 hours apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
A month after the earthquakes, search efforts continue for victims whose remains might be buried underneath rubble, but operations have evolved to focus on post-earthquake humanitarian aid and rebuilding.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The most common types of earthquakes are those where two plates meet, as in California along the San Andreas Fault.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
