tremor

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But it is another tremor shaking up assumptions about the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Two minor earthquakes hit Lancashire in as many weeks in December, with the epicentre of the 2.5 magnitude tremor located off the coast of Silverdale, in Morecambe Bay.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

On Wednesday, a 6.0-magnitude tremor struck the island's southeast.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

The last major earthquake occurred in April 2024 when the island was hit by a deadly 7.4-magnitude tremor that officials said was the strongest in 25 years.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Often he held his hand to his chin, for recently a slight tremor in the nerves of his neck made his head nod unsteadily when he was tired.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers