“A considerable shock of an Earthquake...”
Date
2-1-1812
Newspaper
Reporter
Page and Column
Page 4, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Serial Number
271
Abstract
Felt report from Washington, Kentucky of the January 23, 1812 earthquake. the time of the first shock was 15 minutes past 9 o’clock. The duration was “about a minute” and “terminated in a rumbling noise, similar to distant, thunder.” Report notes that it was also felt at Maysville, Kentucky.
Transcript
Washington, Ky. Jan. 25. A considerable shock of an Earthquake was felt at this place on Thursday morning last, about 15 minutes past 9, o'clock. It commenced with a jarr or vibration of the earth, and lasted about a minute; and terminated in a rumbling noise, similar to distant thunder. We are informed that it was also felt in Maysville at the same time, and continued much longer, and in a short time was succeeded by two others the same day.
Recommended Citation
"“A considerable shock of an Earthquake...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 264.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/264
