“Yesterday morning...”
Date
3-2-1812
Newspaper
Virginia Argus
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 2
Newspaper Location
Richmond, Virginia
Serial Number
1069
Abstract
Felt report from Pittsburgh, PA for the February 7, 1812 earthquake. Time of earthquake was 4:00 am( local time). Effect was to cause people to run into streets in panic. Flash of light noted to Southwest. Second shock noted at 10;30 pm (local time) Notes passage of meteor a few nights previous that was as bright as full moon and passed from horizon to horizon. Good short report.
Transcript
PITTSBURG, Feb. 8. Yesterday morning about four o'clock there were some very violent earthquake shocks felt here. Many persons extremely alarmed rose from their beds, and ran to the streets. In some parts of the town the people were heard to scream with terror. Flashes of light similar to those seen on the 16th December were perceived towards the southwest. This last concussion was greater than any that were felt here before. There was another slight shock last night, between 10 and 11 o'clock. A few nights ago, a brilliant ball passed over this place from north to south. Its apparent bulk, or angle of view, was equal to that of the moon at the full, and its light was about equal. The time of its passing from one side of the horizon to the other was three or four seconds.--Mercury.
Recommended Citation
"“Yesterday morning...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1038.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1038
