“A considerable shock of an earthquake...”
Date
5-18-1812
Newspaper
Charleston Courier
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Serial Number
367
Abstract
Brief report from Columbia, South Carolina that an earthquake was felt there May 4, 1812, possibly a New Madrid aftershock. “ A considerable shock of an Earthquake was felt at Columbia, in this State, on Monday, on the 4th inst. A little past 10 o’clock, A. M. - A slight concussion was felt at the same time in this city”
Transcript
A considerable shock of an Earthquake was felt at Columbia, in this State, on Monday, the 4th inst. a little past 10 o'clock, A M -A slight concussion was felt at the same time in this city.
Recommended Citation
"“A considerable shock of an earthquake...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 360.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/360
