Such occurrences during earthquakes were reported in the second century C.E. by Greek writer Aelius Aristides and more recently, in 1962, in Colombia.
Sarnasest juhtumist seoses maavärisemistega räägib kreeka kirjanik Ailios Aristeides meie ajaarvamise teisest sajandist ja sellisest juhtumist on teatatud ka hiljuti, 1962. aastal Kolumbias.