slight earthquake; minor tremor
Refers to a weak earthquake, often one that is barely perceptible. Used in seismology and news reports.
A slight earthquake of intensity 1 was observed last night.
A minor tremor occurred in this area last night.
Minor tremors occur frequently in this area.
The Meteorological Agency detected a minor tremor in Tokyo this morning.
Minor tremors have continued in that area for several days.
微震 refers to a slight, barely perceptible tremor, whereas 激震 refers to a violent, severe earthquake.
微震 refers to a barely perceptible tremor, the opposite end of the intensity scale from the violently destructive 烈震.
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Compound of 微 (bi, 'slight, minute') and 震 (shin, 'tremor, quake').