“On Thursday morning last...”
Date
2-12-1812
Newspaper
The Georgia Journal
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 5
Newspaper Location
Milledgeville, Georgia
Serial Number
594
Abstract
Felt report for the February 7, 1812 earthquake at Milledegeville, Georgia. Time of first shock was 3:50 am local time. Others felt were at 8 and at 11:00 pm on February 8. First shock was described as “considerable” The others were described as “less violent”
Transcript
On Thursday morning last, at 50 minutes past 3 o'clock A. M. we had a considerable shock of an Earthquake, and at eight and a little before eleven o'clock of the succeeding night, two others less violent, lighter shocks have been felt almost every day since.
Recommended Citation
"“On Thursday morning last...”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 582.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/582
