Minor Earthquake Recorded in Western North Carolina

2.2 magnitude earthquake rattles North Carolina mountains, USGS says

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 2.2-magnitude earthquake hit the North Carolina mountains late Friday, government seismologists confirmed.

Minor earthquake recorded in western North Carolina

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) - Officials have confirmed a minor earthquake was detected in western North Carolina late Friday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 9 kilometers west of the town of Rossman at around 11:23 p.m. Due to its intensity, the earthquake was unlikely to be felt by most outside of the direct area, and no damage is expected to have resulted from it. You can read m…

Weak Earthquake Rattles North Carolina

A weak earthquake rattled North Carolina during the overnight hours. According to USGS, at 11:23 pm, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck not far from the...