November 8, 1818 Earthquake: Bima, Sumbawa Island, Indonesia

November 8, 1818. Java Island. There was an earthquake, which spread over the entire island and was especially strong in its eastern part (at Banjuwangi and Pasuruan). A seaquake was registered in Bali Strait. A strong shock was felt in the vicinity of Pasuruan at about 23:15; it was followed by six or seven weaker shocks. The duration was almost 4 minutes. A shock was also felt at Malang. In addition, an eruption of the Lamongan volcano occurred at night (Wichmann, 1918). In the same year (date unknown), large earthquake lasting 3 minutes occurred at Bima (Sumbawa Island). The shocks were so strong that people could not stand, and all stone structures crumbled. In the bay, the sea level rose 3 1/2 m (2 fathoms), and a tidal wave fell on the city (Wichmann, 1918; Cox, 1970). According to Sieberg (1932), both reports relate to the same event. (reference #414)