“EARTHQUAKE”
Date
2-8-1812
Newspaper
Reporter
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 2
Newspaper Location
Lexington, Kentucky
Serial Number
273
Abstract
Brief felt report from Lexington, Kentucky for the February 7, 1812 earthquake. “Another shock was felt yesterday morning. about half past three o’clock. It was more sever than any which has preceded since the first commencement. Previous to the shock, during its continuation and for some time afterwards, there was a loud rumbling, like distant thunder.”
Transcript
EARTHQUAKE. Another shock was felt yesterday morning, about half past three o'clock. It was more severe than any which has preceded since the first commencement. Previous to the shock, during its continuation and for some time afterwards, there was a loud rumbling, like distant thunder.
Recommended Citation
"“EARTHQUAKE”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 266.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/266
