Quake (ability)

Quake is a recurring Black Magic spell from the series. It usually deals earth-Elemental damage to one or all opponents, and may not affect flying enemies, depending on which game it is.

Generally in games where the Earth-element exists, the counter-spell Float is available to avoid taking damage.

Final Fantasy
Quake appeared as a one-hit-kill spell, which would make all the enemies fall into a crack in the ground.

Final Fantasy II
Although not a spell, the player can utilize a "Quake" attack using the Gaia Drum item in battle.

Final Fantasy III
Quake is a Black Magic Level 7 spell it causes earth damage. Only the jobs Black Mage, Magus, Sage, and Onion Knight can use this spell. It can be bought in Doga's Village and in the Invincible.

Final Fantasy IV
Quake is a spell that Palom can learn at level 25 and Rydia at a much later level. This version it is a non-elemental spell that damages all enemies and ignores reflect.

Final Fantasy VI
Quake deals damage to both enemies and allies for 50 MP. It can be learned from the Esper Midgardsormr.

Final Fantasy VII
Learned from the Earth Materia, Quake exists as Quake, Quake 2, and Quake 3.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Quake is a strong spell which missing flying enemies.

Final Fantasy VIII
Quake exists as an earth-elemental spell in this game and one of the few earth-elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy XI
Quake is a form of Ancient Magic. It is a high level, long casting form of elemental magic avialable exclusively to Black Mages. It will do massive damage to a single target. Ancient Magic scrolls drop off of black mage type beastmen enemies, generally.

Final Fantasy XII
Quakeja is used by the Esper Hashmal, along with other Earth elemental attacks. Float can still be used to dodge the attack.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Kytes can learn two Earth spells Stone which does average damage and Stonega which deals heavy Earth damage to all surrounding enemies.The Esper Hashmal's ultimate ability called Stoneja.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Lucavi Hashmal can cast Quake as part of his Planar Magicks abilities.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
Quake is casted by piling Fire, Thunder, Cure, and Clear. Inflicts stun on the enemy.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Quake is the strongest Black Magic in the game, attacking all enemies with earth-elemental damage.