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A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was felt on Sunday morning near Sparta, North Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, which was reported at 8:07 a.m., according to local ...
The epicenter of this moment magnitude (M w ) 5.1 earthquake was near the small town of Sparta, Alleghany County. [1] It was the strongest earthquake recorded in North Carolina in 104 years, the second-strongest in the state's history, and the largest to strike the East Coast since the 2011 Virginia earthquake.
Four people reported feeling the earthquake, government seismologists said. An earthquake hit near popular NC mountains outdoor destination Saturday, USGS says Skip to main content
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This is a list of earthquakes in 2025. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in significant damage and/or casualties. All dates are listed according to UTC time. The maximum intensities are based on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale. Earthquake magnitudes are based on data from the USGS.
The 1886 Charleston earthquake in South Carolina occurred about 9:50 p.m. local time August 31. It caused 60 deaths and $5–6 million ($192.48 million in 2024) in damage to 2,000 buildings in the Southeastern United States. It is one of the most powerful and damaging earthquakes to hit the East Coast of the United States. [3]
Another 1.8 magnitude earthquake was confirmed, this time in Coronaca, just below the surface of the ground at 8:50 a.m. A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in Coronaca at a depth of about 4. ...
A strong 4.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in deep waters off the North Carolina coast Wednesday, April 19, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.. It happened shortly after noon and witnesses ...