“A considerable shock of an earthquake”
Date
1-9-1812
Newspaper
Virginia Argus
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3
Newspaper Location
Richmond, Virginia
Serial Number
1054
Abstract
Felt report for an earthquake on December 18, 1811 at Hackensack, New Jersey. Unknown if it is a New Madrid quake or not. Possibility that it is an independent earthquake. Time of earthquake was a few minutes after 8 o’clock am (local time). Effect was to induce nausea. Suspended articles in a second story room were seen to sway. Brief felt report.
Transcript
A considerable shock of an Earthquake was felt on the morning of the 18th inst. in Hackensack, (New Jersey.) It took place a few minutes after 8 o'clock, and continued about 30 seconds. Those who were standing experienced sensations of dizziness and vertigo. Several ladies who were sitting complained that they felt as if sitting on a poise, and were afraid of falling from their seats. In an upper chamber, something suspended from the wall was observed to flap sensibly against it. N. York paper.
Recommended Citation
"“A considerable shock of an earthquake”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1024.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1024
