earthquake

/ˈərθkˌweɪk/

shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity

中文释义：地震

The earthquake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale and caused widespread damage.

这场地震震级为7.2级，造成了广泛的破坏。

Many buildings collapsed during the earthquake, leaving thousands homeless.

地震中许多建筑倒塌，导致数千人无家可归。