By Tan, Bonny written on 29-Sep-1997
National Library Board Singapore

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Singapore, as a Settlement, reported her first earthquake on 24 November 1833. The earthquake occurred at 8:35 pm with the shocks felt distinctly at Kampong Glam and lasting for a minute or two. Two after shocks followed in the early morning, around 3:00 am and between 4:00 am and 5:00 am. The earthquake was believed to be a result of volcanic activity in Sumatra.



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Bonny Tan



References
Singapore facts and pictures (p. 192). (1993). Singapore: Ministry of Information and the Arts.
(Call no.: SING 959.57 SMCFPS) 

Singapore Chronicles, 48 (3), 3 [Microfilm no.: NL2466]. (1833, November 28).