“Another Earthquake”
Date
2-8-1812
Newspaper
Charleston Courier
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Serial Number
327
Abstract
Felt report at Charleston, South Carolina for the February 7, 1812 earthquake. The quake was described like this: “ The inhabitants of this city were again alarmed yesterday morning by a sever concussion of the earth. it commenced at seven minutes before 4 o’clock, and the undulation continued until the clock chimed the hour. the vibration was not regular, but appeared to be in strong and sudden jerks. The motion was E. and W. It was accompanied with a noise like distant thunder”
Transcript
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE! The inhabitants of this city were again alarmed yesterday morning by a severe concussion of the earth. It commenced at seven minutes before 4 o'clock, and the undulation continued until the clock chimed the hour. The vibration was not regular, but appeared to be in strong and sudden jerks. The motion was F. and, W. It was accompanied with a noise like distant thunder-During the preceding part of the night, the sea on the bar roared unusually loud. The air was cold and the sky gloomy and overcast. The frequent repetition of this awful visitation has excited the utmost anxiety in the minds of our citizens. This in the tenth distinct shock which we have felt in this city since the 16th December last, and was stronger than any that had preceded it.
Recommended Citation
"“Another Earthquake”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 320.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/320
