The Hindu daily Quiz: On earthquakes on September 29, 2025

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What is a foreshock?

Answer : A smaller quake that precedes a bigger mainshock.

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What is an aftershock?

Answer : A smaller quake following a mainshock in the identical area.

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What is the time period for the purpose on the Earth’s floor straight above the hypocentre?

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What legislation relates the frequency of earthquakes to their magnitude?

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What international belt accounts for almost all of earthquakes?