Earthquake Information

August 9, 2020 (12:07:37 UTC)

Quake Location

Magnitude 5.1 North Carolina

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred near Sparta, North Carolina (36.476°N 81.093°W) at a depth of 3.7 km. There are reports of minor injuries and damage.

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