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Recent Examples of foreshock
But conventionally, only half of earthquakes have an easily detectable foreshock, while the other half do not.
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Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Lesser-magnitude quakes have previously been foreshocks to larger-magnitude ones.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
It had been preceded by a 3.3-magnitude foreshock on Sunday, seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones told KCBS.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
The quake was preceded by 14 foreshock events, Cochran said.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
Lesser-magnitude quakes have previously been foreshocks to larger-magnitude ones.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
It had been preceded by a 3.3-magnitude foreshock on Sunday, seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones told KCBS.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
The quake was preceded by 14 foreshock events, Cochran said.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreshock
Noun
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But Wright’s fieldwork largely predates the AI shock that has breathed new life into this push.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leicester City achieved a similar feat 10 years ago, but that’s considered the greatest shock in modern football history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rarely, an aftershock ends up being bigger than the original main shock.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
20 Apr. 2026
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Inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months as aftershocks from the US-Israeli war with Iran spread beyond gas prices.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Residents in multiple cities - such as Palm Springs, Riverside and Beaumont - reported feeling the quake, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some patients on chlorpromazine developed mild tremors or tics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of the common symptoms that impact movement include tremors in one or both hands, stiffness (also known as rigidity), slow movements and balance problems.—
Mary Eber,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Droves of sea lions began lounging at the dock shortly in 1989 shortly after the Loma Prieta earthquake hit the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Foreshock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreshock. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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