“Norfolk”

Authors

Date

2-15-1812

Newspaper

Western Spectator

Page and Column

Page 2, Column 4

Newspaper Location

Marietta, Ohio

Serial Number

1288

Abstract

Felt report for the January 23, 1812 earthquake from Norfolk, Virginia. Time of the earthquake was 9:30am (local time)Report mentions it was also felt at Portsmouth, Virginia. Effect was to shake ships in the harbor, and houses on the wharves were shaken violently. Its duration was 15 seconds.

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