“The Earthquake noticed in our last...”
Date
2-22-1812
Newspaper
Louisiana Gazette
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 3
Newspaper Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Serial Number
294
Abstract
Report noting the extent of the February 6, 1812 earthquake across the United States
Transcript
The Earthquake noticed in our last has been felt in various parts of the country. The papers from Richmond, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston and Savannah, mention the phenomenon-In Charleston, six distinct shocks were felt; the first and most violent about 3 o'clock, and one minute and a half in duration. It was very severe and alarming indeed. The vibration was so great as to set some of the church bells ringing-The pendulums of the clocks stopped and the picture glasses, in many houses were broken.
Recommended Citation
"“The Earthquake noticed in our last...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 287.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/287
