réplique
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noun
smaller quake that follows a main earthquake
Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.
Examples
Les habitants ont senti une réplique des heures après le choc principal.
Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.
La réplique était plus faible mais a encore brisé des vitres.
The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.
Les infos ont averti qu'une autre réplique pouvait survenir la nuit.
News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.
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