Meanings of powerful quakes in English

Puerto Rico is accustomed to hurricanes, but powerful quakes are rare.

The region was shaken by four powerful quakes in October and November, which together killed at least 20 people.

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The earthquake was far away from a series of powerful quakes that have struck south Sumatra over the last few days.

Earthquakes frequently strike the Andean region, but Peruvian seismologist Hernan Tavara said the quake was not related to two other recent powerful quakes.

There were no initial reports of deaths or damage but mineral-rich northern Chile was hit by a series of powerful quakes earlier this week.

The damage caused by Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami, and two powerful quakes in April, has led to a tourist slump in some areas.

East Cape residents are being urged to look out for signs of powerful quakes and act decisively if a long or strong aftershock does strike.

Powerful quakes are rare in Puerto Rico.