Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for earthquake.
Definitions

earthquake

[urth-kweyk] / ˈɜrθˌkweɪk /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The earthquake saw thousands of people ordered to evacuate in coastal areas of the southern Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia as tsunami warnings were issued by multiple countries and a regional warning centre.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines on Monday morning, prompting a tsunami threat across the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The year before, his hometown of Mexico City had been ravaged by a massive earthquake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

What if there was another earthquake before he returned?

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




Vocabulary lists containing earthquake


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "earthquake" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com