af·ter·shock ( f t r-sh k ). n. 1. A quake of lesser magnitude, usually one of a series, following a large earthquake in the same area. 2. A further reaction following ... www.thefreedictionary.com |
Oct 27, 2009 ... Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes which occur in the same ... a larger event or "mainshock", defined as within 1-2 fault lengths away and ... earthquake.usgs.gov |
a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake. 2. the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence: The aftershock of the ... dictionary.reference.com |