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 larger mainshock.

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What is an aftershock?

Answer : A smaller quake following a mainshock in the same region.

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What is the term for the point on the Earth’s surface directly above the hypocentre?

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What law relates the frequency of earthquakes to their magnitude?

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What global belt accounts for the majority of earthquakes?