“Knoxville(Ten) Dec 16”
Date
1-2-1812
Newspaper
Virginia Argus
Page and Column
Page 2, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Richmond, Virginia
Serial Number
1050
Abstract
Felt report for the December 16, 1811 earthquake from Knoxville, Tennessee. Time of the earthquake was “about 2 o’clock” Duration was “three to five minutes” Effect was to rattle furniture and window glass and wake every family in town. A second shock was felt 30 minutes later with a duration of one minute. Three more were felt before sunrise of a few seconds duration each. No damage was noted. Flashes of light were seen in the North during the first shock.
Recommended Citation
"“Knoxville(Ten) Dec 16”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium. 1020.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1020
