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Measuring M w 5.1, it was the state's largest earthquake since a M fa 5.2 earthquake struck Skyland in 1916, and the strongest to strike the East Coast since the 2011 Virginia earthquake. [3] [12] [2] In Sparta, the earthquake was assigned a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of VI–VII and its peak ground acceleration exceeded 0.2 g. [13]
A few damaging earthquakes have occurred in the ETSZ; the largest historic earthquakes measured 5.1 magnitude, occurring in April 29, 2003 near Fort Payne, Alabama and August 9, 2020 near Sparta, North Carolina. Earthquakes large enough to be felt occur approximately once per year in the ETSZ. [1]
According to the USGS, "ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for post-earthquake response and recovery, public and scientific information, as well as for preparedness exercises and ...
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
In the past 24 days there have been 31 earthquakes recorded in the Midlands, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most powerful earthquake this month rumbles through ...
Tuesday’s earthquake was confirmed at 11:52 p.m. in the area between Catawba, South Carolina, and Jaars, North Carolina, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division said. It happened about ...
More than 70 people reported feeling the earthquake. A 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the North Carolina-Virginia border around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.
In all, 64 earthquakes have hit the Columbia area since a 3.3 magnitude quake was recorded on Dec. 27, 2021, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.