EAETHQUAKES ON TKE PACIFIC COAST 181 



1892. April 19; Nlcolans. 



There was a severe earthquake at 2.50 o'clock in the night. The 

 direction was doubtful. A loud rumbling noise followed the 

 shock. 



1892. April 19; Merced. 



Two distinct shocks. The first occurred at 2.47, stopping the clock 

 at El Capitan Hotel. The second shock was three minutes after- 

 Avard starting the clock again. No damage was done (VI). 



1892. April 19; Marysville. 



The duration of the shock w^as from seven to nine seconds. The 

 vibrations were north of northwest and south of southeast. It 

 was the severest and longest of any ever experienced in this 

 vicinity, but did no damage. Buildings were swayed, bells rung, 

 and clocks stopped. 



1892. April 19; Nevada; 21i. 50m. a. m. 



Two sharp shocks. The first was of brief duration, but the second, 

 which immediately followed, lasted eight or ten seconds, awak- 

 ening the soundest sleepers and creating widespread alarm among 

 timid people. The vibrations extended from northeast to south- 

 west (VI). 



1892. April 19; Polsom, 



The prisoners in the jail were greatly alarmed at the earthquake 

 shocks. No material damage resulted. 



1892. April 19; Antioeb; 2b. 45m. a. m. 



A severe earthquake shock. The vibrations were from west to east 

 and of about forty seconds duration. No damage to property. 



1892. April 19; Benlcla; 2Ii. 40m. a. m. 



The heaviest shock of earthquake felt in this city since 1868. The 

 vibrations lasted for several seconds and were north and south. 

 The whole town was aroused. Little or no damage is reported 

 here beyond the cracking of a few chimneys and some plaster- 

 ing (VII?). 



1892. April 19; Davisville. 



The hardest shock of earthquake ever experienced here was felt 

 this morning, but the damage is very slight. One or two chim- 

 neys were overthrown and brick hoiises cracked, but not so as 

 to be dangerous. Perhaps $200 will cover all damage. 



1892. April 19; Elmira. 



The most severe shock of earthquake ever experienced here occurred 

 this iQorning at 2.50 o'clock, destroying almost every chimney 

 in the town, and badly wrecking the brick store of J. Allison & 

 Co. The damage is small, as the buildings are all frame (VIII). 



