“A shock of an earthquake...”
Date
12-17-1811
Newspaper
Edenton Gazette
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Edenton, North Carolina
Serial Number
865
Abstract
Felt report for the December 16, 1811 earthquake at Edenton, North Carolina. time of earthquake was about 8:00 am ( local time). Effect of the earthquake was to make it hard for people to stand at an warehouse on McDonald's wharf. Workmen outfitting a brig(ship) were forced to flee to due to its rocking. it was felt in parts of the town but with no noise.
Transcript
A shock of an Earthquake was felt in this Town yesterday morning about 8 o'clock. The ware-house on M. Donald's wharf was so shaken, that the persons working therein could scarcely keep their feet; and a new brig fitting at the wharf rolled so much that the hands at work on board immediately left her. The shock was felt in other parts of the town, the whole unattended by any noise.
Recommended Citation
"“A shock of an earthquake...”" (1811). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 848.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/848
