“A considerable shock...”
Date
1-3-1812
Newspaper
Alexandria Herald
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3
Newspaper Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Serial Number
1154
Abstract
Felt report for an earthquake at Hackensack New Jersey on December 18, 1811 at Hackensack, New Jersey. Unknown if the quake is a New Madrid related earthquake or an independent one. time of the earthquake was “a few minutes after 8 o’clock,, and continued about 30 seconds.” Effects included dizziness and vertigo and unsteadiness in sitting in furniture.
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...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1107.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1107
