New Zealand Mail 27 Feb 1885 page 15 column c

Earthquake shocks.

Greymouth, Feb 25. Two shocks of earthquake were felt at 2.35
this afternoon. The second shock was very severe, making the
buildings rattle.

Kumara, Feb 25. There was a smart shock of earthquake at 2.30
this afternoon. The oscillation was from about west to east.

Hokitika, Feb 25. A smart shock of earthquake was felt here at
2.30pm today. The direction was apparently north-east to
south-west. The duration of the shock was about eight seconds.