Aftershock

Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that follow a larger mainshock, occurring in the same area as the original quake due to the continued adjustment of the Earth's crust.

Why it’s in the news: Aftershocks are in the news as they complicate rescue and recovery efforts following major earthquakes in Panama, Indonesia, Japan, and Venezuela.

Latest on Aftershock

• Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks
• Magnitude 5.9 aftershock strikes Indonesia’s Flores as quake death toll rises to 53
• Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 53, aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
• More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
• Venezuela quake death toll nears 2,000 as aftershocks ease
• Aftershock frays nerves as many Venezuelans left to fend for themselves

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