“Another Earthquake”
Date
5-8-1812
Newspaper
Boston Yankee
Page and Column
Page 1, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Serial Number
838
Abstract
Felt report from Richmond, Virginia for an April 22, 1812 earthquake. Possible local earthquake or a New Madrid aftershock. Time of earthquake was 3:45 am (local time). Effects noted were that “ Pendulous bodies swung; beds were shaken, and several roused from their slumbers..” Sound produced was like”rumbling of distant thunder.”
Transcript
RICHMOND, (VIR.) APRIL 24. Another Earthquake.--A few minutes before 4 o'clock, on Wednesday morning an earthquake was distinctly felt and heard by several persons in and near this city. The sound was like the rumbling of distant thunder. Pendulous bodies swung; beds were shaken, and several roused from their slumbers. How fortunate are we that we are so far removed from the scene of convulsion-and saved from the frightful disaster which is said to have laid the wretched Carracas in ruins!
Recommended Citation
"“Another Earthquake”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 821.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/821
