aftershock

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noun

smaller quake that follows a main earthquake

Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.

Examples

Naramdaman ng mga residente ang aftershock oras pagkatapos ng main quake.
Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.
Mas mahina ang aftershock pero may basag pa ring bintana.
The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.
Nagbabala ang balita na maaaring may aftershock pa sa gabi.
News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.

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