EARTHQUAKES.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13462, 29 June 1907, Page 5

EARTHQUAKES.

THURSDAY ISLAND'S STARTLING EXPERIENCE.

United Press Association. — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. THURSDAY ISLAND, June 28. '". Two shocks of earthquake were felt last night. They were preceded by two severe explosions, which caused the residents to rush" into the streets believing the military magazine had blown up. Later, another heavy dVtonation occurred, followed by # . a long series of rumblings. The quake seemed to come from south to north. The vibrations were not so terrifying, as the accompanying noise. Many women were prostrated^with fear.