Question

Will more shocks be felt after a strong earthquake?

Answer 1

1. For several hours or even days, after a strongly felt earthquake, it is quite possible that people may feel more shocks.
2. This possibility always exists, but keep in mind the four facts:
3. In most cases, these shocks (called aftershocks) will be smaller, therefore, the vibrations will be weaker.
4. Aftershocks do not mean that a stronger earthquake is coming.
5. Aftershocks are normal, they show that the earth’s crust is readjusting after the main earthquake.
6. The number of aftershocks felt is quite variable and thus cannot be predicted. There might be several per day or only several per week.