réplica
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noun
smaller quake that follows a main earthquake
Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.
Examples
Los vecinos sintieron una réplica horas después del sismo principal.
Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.
La réplica fue más débil pero aún rompió algunas ventanas.
The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.
Las noticias advirtieron que otra réplica podía llegar por la noche.
News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.
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