temblor
noun
UK/ˈtem.bləʳ/
US/ˈtem.blɚ/
Definitions of temblor noun
- 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.