On January 5th...
M6.3 - Marked Tree, Arkansas, 1843
A strong earthquake in the New Madrid area. This earthquake was the strongest to occur in the region since the 1811-12 sequence. Damage was severe at Memphis, Tennessee, where walls cracked, windows broke, and one building collapsed. The earth sank in places near New Madrid, Missouri, and unconfirmed reports state that a lake was formed and several hunters were drowned.
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