“Richmond”
Date
2-15-1812
Newspaper
Western Spectator
Page and Column
Page 2, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Marietta, Ohio
Serial Number
1289
Abstract
Felt report for the January 23, 1812 earthquake at Richmond, Virginia. Time of the earthquake was “about 9 o’clock” am ( local time). The duration was unknown but there was and interval of 20 to 30 minutes between them. Effect was stronger on hills than in the lower elevation locations in the city. Doors swayed, keys jangles and suspended objects swayed back and forth.
Transcript
RICHMOND, January 26. ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE was most distinctly felt in this city on Thursday morning last, about 9 o'clock. Some persons were rocked in their chairs. Some staggered as they stood. Hanging keys oscillated. Doors and windows flapped. Bedsteads and tall articles of furniture were moved to and fro. Those who were at breakfast saw a violent ripple on the surface of tea and coffe. A few ran out of their houses in great alarm. The convulsion was more sensibly felt on the hill than below it; in high than in low houses. We distinctly felt two of these convulsions, with the lapse of 15 or 20 minutes between them.
Recommended Citation
"“Richmond”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 1225.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/1225
