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Earthquake is a term used to describe both sudden slip on a fault, and the resulting ground shaking and radiated seismic energy caused by the slip, or by volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the earth. Useful links: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/image_glossary/ http://www.un.org.pk/earthquake05/information_report.htm