shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
"The ground began to shake violently as an earthquake struck near the city."
A trembling or shaking.
"The old house began to quake when the heavy truck drove past on the narrow bridge."
The 99th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
"The name Quake is derived from the Arabic word that refers to the ninety-ninth chapter of the Qur'an."
The word "quake" comes from Middle English and Old English roots meaning to tremble or chatter. It is likely of imitative origin, possibly related to words in other Germanic languages that describe shaking or vibrating.