Earthquake New Plymouth 18 Oct 1868
Journal of John NEWLAND New Plymouth 1841-1873; also an index
compiled by H. D. MULLON 1967


"A severe shock of an earthquake occurred through out both 
Islands on the night of this date. New Plymouth suffered more 
than any other place as many as 200 chimneys were thrown or 
otherwise affected, one person W. HIRST had 13 shook down. 
The shock took place about 10 minutes after 12 o'clock."