Natural Events
- December 16, 1811 – The New Madrid earthquake in Mississippi Valley near New Madrid reverses the course of the river for a while. Other earthquakes along the fault occur on January 23, 1812 and February 7, 1812.
- February 7, 1812 – The last New Madrid Earthquake strikes New Madrid, Missouri, with an estimated moment magnitude of over 8;
- March 26, 1812 – An earthquake destroys Caracas, Venezuela.
- April, 1817 – An earthquake strikes Palermo, Italy.
- August 23, 1817 – An earthquake near the site of the ancient Greek city of Helike results in 65 deaths.
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