"After the disaster, the city was silent."

Translation: Après la catastrophe, la ville était silencieuse.

[fleursmortes]

Would it be correct to use 'suivant' in lieu of 'après', in this sentence?

[doublelingot]

Suivant (next/following) is an adjective. You can't use it here.

[Vic3141]

I'd also like to know the answer to your question.