temblor

noun

ˈtem-blər How to pronounce temblor (audio)
Definition of temblornext
as in quake
a shaking of the earth a temblor knocked down many of the buildings in the village

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Recent Examples of temblor With thousands of people still missing, rescuers said time was quickly running out to reach anyone who survived the temblors. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Earthquakes have caused vast damage in Venezuela, catching residents by surprise in a place not accustomed to temblors. — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 25 June 2026 The agency reported rescue teams were searching for people trapped under rubble and were assessing ​risks of additional temblors. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026 There have been no reports of damage or injuries from the temblor so far, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency said. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for temblor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temblor
  1. quake
  2. earthquake
  3. tremor
Noun
  • Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The two faults also have the potential to interact with each other — as a major quake on the Garlock fault could destabilize the San Andreas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of quake
Noun
  • The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 3 miles east-southeast of Interlaken and occurred at a depth of 7 miles.
    — CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Regarding maritime conditions, water levels at some beaches are expected to rise by up to half a meter due to the earthquake.
    — Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of earthquake
Noun
  • Feynman’s own experiment showed a slight tremor when pressure was first applied to pump water through the nozzle, and then the sprinkler returned to its original position and remained still.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • Residents reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, including Fullerton, Porterville, Paramount and Los Angeles based on the USGS DYFI report.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 12 July 2026
Definition of tremor

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“Temblor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temblor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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