mainshock

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noun
Definitions
  • (geology) The largest earthquake in a sequence. Sometimes preceded by foreshocks and almost always followed by aftershocks which are of lesser intensity.

Etymology

Compound from English main (power, might, force, strength) + English shock.

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shock

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