Earthquake New Plymouth 16 Oct 1848
Journal of John NEWLAND New Plymouth 1841-1873; also an index
compiled by H. D. MULLON 1967

"The shock of an Earthquake was felt this morning at 2 o'clock
by most of the Settlers in this district... [under 14 Sep].. a
very strong South East wind set in today. It increased with much
violence until the 16th at two am when it was followed by a Shock
of an Earthquake it being the strongest that has been felt and
longer in its duration than any previously remembered by the
European population at this time in the Town of New Plymouth."

[Diary entry of 4 Nov: "The Schooner 'Carbon' arrived this afternoon
from Wellington bringing information of the dreadful effects of the
Earthquake at that place on the 16th ult. also on the two following
days. The principal stores in the place were completely levelled to
the ground, also the Methodist Chapel a large building, with many
other houses. N.B. The visitation lasted for 8 days."