THE EARTHQUAKE AS FELT AT NELSON AND CHRISTCHURCH.
(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) (from our own correspondent.) Christchurch Oct. 19th., 5 p.m. The first shock of the Earthquake commenced here about thirteen minutes past midnight, and lasted for fnll half a minute. The motion appeared to be vertical. No damage is reported. A second shock was felt about four o'clock this morning. It did not last long, and was slight. A telegram from Nelson says the shock lasted there forty-five seconds, and commenced fourteen minutes past mid-night. Some damage has been done to chimneys.
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Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 381, 20 October 1868, Page 2
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92THE EARTHQUAKE AS PELT AT NELSON AND CHRISTCHURCH. Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 381, 20 October 1868, Page 2
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