Two minor earthquakes were recorded in Wilkes County on Sunday night. The first, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake, was measured 1 mile north-east of Hayes at 7:56pm. The second quake, a 2.0 … Read more
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the United States Geological Society near Boone on Monday night, according to data released Tuesday morning. The event was centered 9 miles north of Lenoir, 13 … Read more
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded multiple earthquakes in the southwestern part of the state on Saturday night. Of the four quakes, three measured 2.2 magnitude and was centered … Read more
For the second time in three days an earthquake was measured near Boone. On Saturday a 2.4 magnitude quake was centered 3 miles southwest of Miller’s Creek in Wilkes County, … Read more
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded by the United States Geological Society near Newland on Thursday, according to data released late Friday afternoon. The event was centered 5 miles southwest … Read more
For the second time in nearly a month an earthquake has been registered just southwest of the High Country. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was registered at 9:38pm Monday night in Yancey … Read more
Some residents in Mitchell County may have felt a little shaking going on prior to the Super Bowl Sunday game. A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was registered at 2:18pm Sunday afternoon, … Read more
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** The USGS is reporting an additional earthquake in the area on Sunday … Read more