temblor (Meaning)

Wordnet

temblor (n)

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity

Webster

An earthquake.

No strong syonyms found.

The sudden temblor rattled the building, sending tremors through the residents.
Scientists recorded a faint temblor in the region, indicating possible seismic activity.
The earthquake was preceded by a series of minor temblors, giving some warning to the population.
The temblor shook the ground beneath the town, causing widespread panic.
The epicenter of the temblor was located near a fault line, raising concerns about future seismic events.
The temblor only lasted a few seconds, but it was enough to cause damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Residents evacuated their homes and businesses as the temblor continued to shake the ground.
The temblor triggered landslides and mudslides, blocking roads and causing further disruption.
A faint temblor was felt in the early hours of the morning, waking up many residents.
The frequency of temblors in the area has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns about the potential for a major earthquake.

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activityAn earthquake.

tremor, earthquake,quake,, shock, aftershock, foreshock,shake, convulsion, upheaval

No antonyms found.

The sudden temblor rattled the building, sending tremors through the residents.

Scientists recorded a faint temblor in the region, indicating possible seismic activity.

The earthquake was preceded by a series of minor temblors, giving some warning to the population.

The temblor shook the ground beneath the town, causing widespread panic.