temblor

noun

UK/ˈtem.bləʳ/
US/ˈtem.blɚ/

Definitions of temblor noun

  1. Countableenvironment

    A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust.

    • The region recently experienced a minor temblor.

    • Cracks appeared in the buildings following the temblor.

    • Scientists are studying the temblor activity in the region.