Difference between Tremor and Quake

What is the difference between Tremor and Quake?

Tremor as a noun is a shake, quiver, or vibration. while Quake as a noun is a trembling or shaking.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shake, quiver, or vibration. An earthquake.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A trembling or shaking.An earthquake, a trembling of the ground with force.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To tremble or shake.To tremble or shake with fear.

We hope you now know whether to use Tremor or Quake in your sentence.