“A Slight Shock of an Earthquake”
Date
1-24-1812
Newspaper
Louisiana Gazette
Page and Column
Page 2, Column 3
Newspaper Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Serial Number
914
Abstract
Felt report for the January 23, 1812 earthquake from New Orleans. Time of the earthquake was 9:00 am(local time). It was described as lasting a few seconds and being felt by only a few people. It did stop clocks and rattle shades and shake glass ware and crockery. People sitting still writing or reading felt it also. Earthquake was felt despite it being a busy time of day in New Orleans. One of the most detailed felt reports from New Orleans for the January 23, earthquake.
Transcript
A slight shock of an earthquake was felt in this city yesterday morning, about nine o'clock. The wind was from the southward, light and gentle, and the morning fine-it lasted but a few seconds, & but few felt in. At that time all is bustle in the city-but many proofs, such as clocks stopping, glass shades, and different kinds of glass ware and crockery shaking, the feelings of many who were either writing or reading, prove the fact. We may expect to hear more on the subject from the northward & eastward.
Recommended Citation
"“A Slight Shock of an Earthquake”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 888.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/888
