1An earthquake — the shaking of the ground caused by movement in the earth's crust; a common topic in daily life and news, especially in Japan.
今朝、近畿地方で大きな地震があった。
There was a large earthquake in the Kansai region this morning.
地震が起きたら、まず身の安全を確保することが大切だ。
If an earthquake happens, the first priority is to keep yourself safe.
この地域は地震が多いので、家具を固定している家庭も多い。
This area has frequent earthquakes, so many households anchor their furniture.
夜中に小さな地震で目が覚めた。
I woke up in the middle of the night because of a small earthquake.