Definition of Earthquake

shifting in the earth’s crust usually on fault lines that cause destruction

Examples of Earthquake in a sentence

A large earthquake struck the city of Tokyo in Japan causing many fatalities and injuries.  🔊

Buildings tumbled to the ground and fires started as a result of a catastrophic earthquake.  🔊

While the scientists were analyzing the tsunami, they realized that an earthquake in the ocean was the cause of it.  🔊

California is known to have an earthquake every few months due to its location on the fault lines.  🔊

The demolished town looked like an earthquake went through it due to its crumbled buildings and houses.  🔊

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