“Augusta (Georgia) Jan. 24”
Date
2-1-1812
Newspaper
National Intelligencer
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 4
Newspaper Location
Washington, D. C.
Serial Number
980
Abstract
Felt report for Augusta Georgia for the January 23, 1812 earthquake. Time of the quake was 8:30 am(local time) Report notes two shocks of earthquake. Houses furniture and treetops were shaken considerably and chickens were seen running in all directions.
Transcript
Augusta, (Georgia) Jan. 24. Yesterday about half past 8 o'clock, A. M. many of the inhabitants of Augusta were greatly alarmed by two sudden shocks of an earthquake, succeeding each other about the distance of two minutes. The houses and furniture, with the tops of the trees, were considerably agitated by the concussion, and the poultry in the yards were running wildly in every direction, as if to avoid its effects--the sky was serene both before and after the shock, and we are happy to understand there has been no injury in this place in consequence.
Recommended Citation
"“Augusta (Georgia) Jan. 24”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 953.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/953
