Temblor

/ˈtɛm.bləɹ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tremor or earthquake; a shaking of the ground.

The temblor was strong enough to be felt in neighboring cities.

A sudden shake or vibration of the earth, typically caused by tectonic movements.

Residents were evacuated after the temblor struck the region unexpectedly.

A seismic event characterized by a brief, intense shaking.

The temblor was recorded as a magnitude 6.5 on the Richter scale.

A minor earthquake.

After the main shock, several smaller temblors followed, causing concern among the locals.

Spanish word 'temblor', derived from 'temblar' meaning 'to tremble'.

aftershock

A smaller tremor following the main earthquake.

shake-up

A significant change or disturbance, often used figuratively.

seismic

Relating to or denoting seismic waves or movement.

quaking

The act or state of shaking; trembling.

A minor earthquake.

That was just a little temblor, nothing to worry about.

An unsettling or surprising event.

The news hit like a temblor; I wasn't expecting it at all.