as in quake
a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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Recent Examples of tremor
In addition to the 35 dead in Monday's tremor, over 200 people were reported injured, per the AP.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The shaking was also felt in South Dadeland, where at least one building was evacuated after tremors were reported inside.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
In Cuba, the tremor was felt in the province of Pinar del Río, along with Havana.
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Victoria Ballard,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.
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Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The shaking was also felt in South Dadeland, where at least one building was evacuated after tremors were reported inside.
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CBS News,
8 June 2026
In Cuba, the tremor was felt in the province of Pinar del Río, along with Havana.
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Victoria Ballard,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tremor
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Several residents reported experiencing the quake in and around the Ridgecrest area according to the USGS DYFI report.
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Now, researchers report that such a quake could be more widespread and damaging than previously thought.
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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One woman, who spoke anonymously and survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake, expressed fear about the potential end of her status.
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“Tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremor. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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