March 14, 1834 Earthquake: Acapulco, Mexico

March 13/14, 1834. On March 11 about 22:30, magnitude 7, at Acapulco, there was a strong vertical shock, followed by others, which were observed for several days. At Mexico City, there were undulating tremors lasting more than 2 minutes. On the third day, the sea retreated about 33 m from the shore and then gradually returned to its usual level. [This and the preceding description [March 10, 1833] have been taken from different sources; it is possible that they relate to the same event.] (reference #415)

March 11, 1834, about 10h30m p.m. Acapulco. Felt also at the same hour at Mexico. At Acapulco a severe vertical shock known in the country as "secousse de trepidation"; said to be of the usual kind. Followed by other shocks for several days in succession. At Mexico, an undulatory movement which lasted more than two minutes. On the third day after this, the sea retired about 33 metres from the shore, and then returned gradually to its ordinary level. (reference #497)