1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Measured Northeast of Boone on Saturday Night
An earthquake northeast of Boone was recorded Saturday night in Virginia. The 1.8 quake was centered at .2 miles south of Independence, Virginia and 40.1 … Read more
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2.4 Magnitude Earthquake Measured Between Blowing Rock & Lenoir On Sunday Morning
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded between Blowing Rock and Lenoir on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred … Read more
Second Minor Earthquake Recorded In Avery County This Week
Another minor earthquake was recorded in Avery County marking the second one this week. The 1.9 magnitude quake was recorded at 1:20 am Wednesday morning … Read more
2.0 Magnitude Earthquake Measured In Avery County On Monday Morning
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Avery County early Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 3:03 … Read more
Two Earthquakes Measured In Wilkes County Sunday Night
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 … Read more
Earthquake Recorded Near Boone Monday Night
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 … Read more
Multiple Earthquakes Recorded In Southwestern North Carolina Saturday Night
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 … Read more
Second Earthquake In Three Days Reported Near Boone, This One Centered In Wilkes County
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 … Read more
Thursday Earthquake Measured Near Newland & Boone
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 … Read more
2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Measured Southwest Of Boone On Monday Night
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 … Read more
2.1 Magnitude Earthquake Measured Southwest Of Boone On Sunday
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 … Read more
Small Earthquake Measured Just South Of The High Country Tuesday
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was registered in the early morning hours of Tuesday near Spruce Pine, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was … Read more
Additional Earthquake Recorded on Sunday Night
***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 … Read more
Overnight Earthquake Awakens High Country & Foothills
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** *Update Monday 2:42pm – The USGS is … Read more
Earthquake Confirmed Thursday Evening
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** The United States Geological Survey confirmed Thursday … Read more
Early Morning Earthquake Near Blowing Rock
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was registered 2 … Read more
Area Residents Feel Earthquake Rumble
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** 12:19pm – Many residents in our immediate … Read more
Virginia Earthquake Felt In The High Country
***For more information about the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit High Country Earthquake History page*** *Update Sunday Aug 28, 2011* 10 earthquakes … Read more