quake

(noun) shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity. Synonyms: earthquake, temblor, seism.

(verb) shake with fast, tremulous movements. Synonyms: quiver, palpitate. Examples: "His nostrils palpitated."

(verb) shake with seismic vibrations. Synonyms: tremor. Examples: "The earth was quaking."