Usually means: Secondary earthquake following the mainshock.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (aftershock)

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

Similar:
consequent, ripple effect, follow-on, subeffect, subsequency, subsequence, consequence, knock-on effect, side effect, sequel, more...

Opposite:
foreshock, precursor, initial shock

Types:
microseism, foreshock, mainshock, more...

Phrases:
Aftershock Festival, more...

Adjectives:
strong, largest, major, first, severe, second, emotional, small, last, next, big

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    electric blue,     neon green,     shocking pink,     deep purple,     bright yellow, more...



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Similar:
consequent, ripple effect, follow-on, subeffect, subsequency, subsequence, consequence, knock-on effect, side effect, sequel, more...

Opposite:
foreshock, precursor, initial shock

Types:
microseism, foreshock, mainshock, more...

Phrases:
Aftershock Festival, more...

Adjectives:
strong, largest, major, first, severe, second, emotional, small, last, next, big

Colors:
    electric blue,     neon green,     shocking pink,     deep purple,     bright yellow, more...



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