When was it published?

January 6, 1812 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Domestic News January 6, 1812

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

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Earthquake, South Carolina, Virginia, Columbia, Alexandria, Norfolk, Charleston, Raleigh, Philadelphia

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

On October 16, two severe earthquake shocks affected South Carolina, Virginia, Columbia, Alexandria, Norfolk, Charleston, Raleigh, and Philadelphia, causing doors to move, furniture to shake, and clocks to stop.

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Earthquake.—On the 16th ult. two severe shocks of an earthquake were experienced in South-Carolina, Virginia and Columbia. At Alexandria the first shock was between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning and was so violent as to move the doors upon their hinges, shake the furniture in the houses, and stop the clocks; the second shock was at 8 o'clock, and continued about 30 seconds. The effects were similar at Norfolk, (Vir.) and Charleston, S. C. This Earthquake was felt also at Raleigh N. C. and Philadelphia.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Earthquake South Carolina Virginia Columbia Alexandria Norfolk Charleston Raleigh Philadelphia

Where did it happen?

South Carolina, Virginia And Columbia

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Primary Location

South Carolina, Virginia And Columbia

Event Date

On The 16th Ult.

Outcome

doors moved on hinges, furniture shaken, clocks stopped; effects similar in affected areas; no casualties reported.

Event Details

Two severe shocks of an earthquake: first between 2 and 3 o'clock in the morning, violent enough to move doors, shake furniture, and stop clocks; second at 8 o'clock, lasting about 30 seconds. Felt in Alexandria, Norfolk (Vir.), Charleston (S. C.), Raleigh (N. C.), and Philadelphia.