Definitions
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- noun A very low-
intensity earthquake , usually three or less on theRichter scale .
Etymologies
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Examples
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At 10:51, we had a "minor earthquake" measuring 3.1, followed at 11:01 by a "microearthquake" measuring 2.8.
Yet More Fun! Susan Palwick 2008
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At 10:51, we had a "minor earthquake" measuring 3.1, followed at 11:01 by a "microearthquake" measuring 2.8.
Archive 2008-04-01 Susan Palwick 2008
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Two days ago, there was a microearthquake four kilometers from Malibu.
I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen Amy Wilentz 2006
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Two days ago, there was a microearthquake four kilometers from Malibu.
I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen Amy Wilentz 2006
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This woman was clearly the object of everyone’s attention, microearthquake or no.
I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen Amy Wilentz 2006
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This woman was clearly the object of everyone’s attention, microearthquake or no.
I Feel Earthquakes More Often Than They Happen Amy Wilentz 2006
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