[Bullish]

Small quakes are a good and necessary thing. They help to relieve the pressures that could cause a BIG one.

[Angelino97]

That's a myth.

Earthquake Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction.

Myth #5: Small Earthquakes Relieve Pressure and Prevent Larger Ones

FALSE: It’s a common misconception that small earthquakes can release pressure along fault lines and prevent more significant earthquakes.

While small earthquakes can indeed relieve some stress along a fault, they typically DO NOT significantly affect the likelihood of larger earthquakes. In fact, a sequence of smaller quakes can SOMETIMES indicate that a larger one is on the horizon, but not always. It’s essential to remember that earthquakes are unpredictable and can happen at any time or anywhere.