earthquake An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in intensity, fr ...

is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust (the outer layer) that creates seismic waves. Earthquake may also refer to:

Fictional characters

* Earthquake (''Samurai Shodown''), a fictional character in the video game series ''Samurai Shodown''

Film and TV

* ''Earthquake'' (1974 film), a 1974 American film starring Charlton Heston and Ava Gardner * ''Earthquake'' (2016 film), a 2016 Armenian film *The Earthquake, a 1985 episode of the TV sitcom ''

Gimme a Break! ''Gimme a Break!'' is an American television sitcom created by Mort Lachman and Sy Rosen, that aired on NBC for six seasons from October 29, 1981, to May 12, 1987. The series starred Nell Carter as the housekeeper for a widowed police chief ( ...

'' *" "Earthquake" (''Modern Family)''", a 2010 ''Modern Family'' episode *"Earthquake", a 1985 episode of the TV sitcom ''

Night Court ''Night Court'' is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from January 4, 1984 to May 31, 1992. The setting was the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court presided over by a young, unorthodox judge, Harold "Harry" T. Stone (portray ...

Music

Earth Quake (band) Earth Quake is an American power pop band, formed in the San Francisco area in 1966, who released several albums in the 1970s, mostly on Beserkley Records, a company which they were involved in setting up. Band members *John Doukas - lead vocals ...

, an American power pop band * ''Earthquake'' (album), a 1979 album by Electric Sun * "Earthquake" (DJ Fresh and Diplo song), 2013 * "Earthquake" (Labrinth song), 2011 * "Earthquake" (Lil Wayne song), 2004 * "Earthquake" (Little Boots song), 2009 * "Earthquake" (Mýa song), 2011 *" Earfquake", a song by Tyler, the Creator *"Earthquake", a song by Family Force 5 from '' Business Up Front/Party in the Back'' *"Earthquake", a song by Tech N9ne *"Earthquake", a song by The Flirtations *"Earthquake", a song by Deerhunter from ''

Halcyon Digest ''Halcyon Digest'' is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band Deerhunter. It was released September 27, 2010 to universal critical acclaim. It was the band's first album distributed solely by 4AD worldwide (previously 4AD only handled ...

'' *"Earthquake", a song by The Used from ''

Lies for the Liars ''Lies for the Liars'' is the third studio album by American Rock music, rock band the Used. It was released on May 22, 2007, and was certified gold by the RIAA on February 28, 2019. Background On September 12, 2006, it was announced that drummer ...

'' * "Earthquake" (KSI song), a 2017 song by KSI featuring Ricegum

People

* Earthquake (comedian) (born 1963), American stand-up comedian *

Earthquake An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes can range in intensity, fr ...

, a ringname of John Tenta, former Canadian sumo and professional wrestler (1963–2006)

Religion

* '' Az-Zalzala'' (“The Earthquake”), the ninety-ninth ''sura'' of the Qur'an

Sports and events

* Earthquake (Gladiators), an event in the television series ''Gladiators'' * Earthquake: The Big One/Disaster!, a former attraction at ''Universal Studios Florida'' * San Jose Earthquakes, an American professional soccer team

Other

* Earthquake map in mathematics