noun
- a very small earthquake, typically with a magnitude below 2.0 on the Richter scale
Usage: geological
Examples
- The seismograph detected several microquakes near the fault line.
- Microquakes are often too weak to be felt by humans.
- Scientists use sensitive instruments to monitor microquakes in the region.
- The mining operation caused a series of microquakes in the surrounding area.
- Researchers study microquakes to better understand larger seismic events.
- Most microquakes occur without any noticeable surface effects.