September 26th, 6h. 10m.—A smart shock at San Francisco.
October 5th, 13h. 18m.—A very smart shock at San Francisco.
November 27th, 19h. 15m.—A light shock at San Francisco.
December 1st, 0h. 50m.—A smart shock at San Francisco. Felt at Oakland and Benicia.
December 1st, 14h. 10m.—Several successive shocks were felt at San Bernardino; several of them were quite heavy, causing much alarm. No damage was done.
Whole number of shocks during this year was eight.
1860.
During the year last past this portion of the Pacific coast has been but little disturbed by earthquakes. There have been but three during this period that can be well authenticated, and one, viz.: December 21st, whose character is somewhat doubtful.
The shocks that have occurred are as follows:
March 27th.—A severe shock was experienced at Los Angeles and vicinity, which was not productive of any damage to person or property. No time is given in the account.