microearthquake en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English micro- Proto-Indo-European *h₁er-der. Proto-Germanic *erþō Proto-West Germanic *erþu Old English eorþe Middle English erthe Proto-Germanic *kwakōnąder. Old English cwacian Middle English quaken Middle English erthequake English earthquake English microearthquake From micro- + earthquake.
Meanings
- A very low-intensity earthquake, usually three or less on the Richter scale.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microearthquakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| micro-earthquake | alternative | lexicographic |