EARTHQUAKES ON THE PACIFIC COAST ' 191 



1892. April 31; Martinez. 



This morning at 9.44 o'clock a heavy shock was felt here, fright- 

 ening; the residents to such an extent that almost every one 

 rushed into the street. The vibrations were from northwest to 

 southeast and lasted for thirty-five seconds. Clocks were stopped 

 in some parts of the town, the vibrations seeming to be stronger 

 in the level than on the slopes. The court-house was cracked in 

 one or two places, but not seriously (VTI). 



The brick building used by the free library was cracked so badly 

 that it is considered unsafe. The teachers in the public schools, 

 with the exception of those in one room, became territied, and 

 told the children to run out of doors, and, in the mad rush, one 

 or two were hurt, but not seriously. No other damage has been 

 reported. 



1892. April 21; E^lmira. 



At 9.40 o'clock this morning there was another very severe shock, 

 badly frightening the people, but doing no damage. 



1892. April 21; Benicia. 



Quite a pronounced shock was felt here this morning at 9.43. It 

 was nearly as heavy as that of Tuesday morning. Windows rat- 

 tled, and buildings swayed in a sickening manner. No damage 

 was done here, however. There was a slight shock yesterday 

 morning about 2 o'clock. 



Another severe shock occurred at 7.13 o'clock this evening. It was, 

 if anything, more severe than that of this morning. 



1892. April 21; IVapa. 



A heavy shock of earthquake was felt at 9.42 this morning. The 

 shock was even heavier than that of Tuesday morning. Several 

 brick buildings were cracked, and much plaster fell. Nobody was 

 hurt, and no serious damage was done. The vibrations were east 

 and west. 



Another shock was felt' here at 7.13 o'clock this evening. It was 

 heavy, but no damage w^as done. 



1892. April 21; Petaluma. 



At 9.43 o'clock this morning two sharp, quick shocks passed 

 through Petaluma from east to west. The first was light, but 

 was instantly followed by a much heavier shock. Clocks were 

 stopped, and some plastering was shaken down (VI?). Almost 

 everybody went into the streets. Another slight shock occurred 

 to-night at 7.13 o'clock. 



1892. April 21; Sonoma. 



A shock was felt here this evening at 7 o'clock. 



