Most of the energy released in an earthquake is released:
A) during the foreshock.
B) during the aftershock.
C) during the foreshock and the aftershock.
D) during a single mainshock.

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The majority of energy released in an earthquake is released during a single mainshock. Foreshocks and aftershocks are typically smaller than the mainshock and release less energy.

Most of the Energy Released in an Earthquake Is Released