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

Moradores sentiram uma réplica horas após o abalo principal.
Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.
A réplica foi mais fraca, mas ainda quebrou algumas janelas.
The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.
As notícias alertaram que outra réplica poderia vir à noite.
News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.

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