Earthquake Marlborough 7pm 21 Feb 1866


"A mild but somewhat prolonged earthquake was felt here about ten 
minutes past 7 on Wednesday evening." [21st] (1)

"... a shock was felt at Marlborough simultaneously with the one
that was felt here... though in Marlborough it was preceded by a
loud rumbling noise - an attractive feature which was wanting
here." (2)


(1) Taranaki Herald 24 Feb 1866
(2) Taranaki Herald 10 Mar 1866