“”At half past three o’clock...”
Date
2-7-1812
Newspaper
Western Intelligencer
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3
Newspaper Location
Worthington, Ohio
Serial Number
1186
Abstract
Felt report for the February 7, 1812 earthquake from Worthington, Ohio. The time of the quake was 3:30 am (local time). It was described as being “more sever, and of longer duration than any that have preceded it”, No “material” damage was noted, which implies that minor damage occurred.
Transcript
At half past three o'clock this morning, another shock of an Earthquake was experienced in this place, more severe, and of longer duration than any that have preceded it of late. No material damage has been done which has came to our knowledge.
Recommended Citation
"“”At half past three o’clock...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1139.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1139
