Carrizo Plain, Soda Lake

"A severe shock of an earthquake was felt in this city at about 8 o'clock, yesterday morning. It continued about fifteen seconds, and in many parts of the city was so violent as to produce a clattering of windows, swinging to and fro of hanging lamps, and causing a succession of quick movements which were anything but agreeable to those who experienced the feeling of dizziness which followed them. In the eastern portion of the city the shock was observed more distinctly. We learn of an instance in which a gentleman was thrown from his feet from the effects of the earthquake; and a number of instances in which people were compelled for the moment to suspend work. The shock was probably the most severe of any that has ever visited this city."