English-German translations for aftershock

• Nachbeben das
  Die Behörden haben zügig gehandelt, allen Nachbeben zum Trotz. The authorities have acted quickly despite a series of aftershocks.
  Das anschließende Nachbeben mit einer Stärke von 6,6 war für sich selbst genommen absolut zerstörerisch. Then you had the aftershock of 6.6, which in itself was absolutely devastating.
  Bis zu 40 000 Menschen wurden durch das Hauptbeben und die zahlreichen Nachbeben obdachlos. Up to 40 000 people were made homeless by the main quake and numerous aftershocks.

Definition of aftershock

• An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock
• By extension, any result or consequence following a major event
• Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event

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