there was an earthquake

there was an earthquake(
thehr
 
wuhz
 
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uhrth
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kweyk
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. hubo un terremoto
In 1985 there was an earthquake in Mexico City that destroyed many buildings and killed many people.En 1985 hubo un terremoto en la Ciudad de México que destruyó muchos edificios y mató a mucha gente.
b. hubo un sismo
There was an earthquake today in Los Angeles.Hoy hubo un sismo en Los Ángeles.
c. hubo un seísmo
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
In 1755 there was an earthquake in Lisbon. Thousands were killed.En 1755 hubo un seísmo en Lisboa. Miles de personas murieron.
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