Last Updated on July 14, 2024 5:06 pm
Another earthquake was recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County on Saturday, marking the fourth one in less than a month.
This quake measured 2.2 magnitude and was centered 4.1 miles south-southeast of Sparta, 26.9 miles west of Mount Airy, and 36.5 miles east-northeast of Boone at 4:44 am, according to the United States Geological Survey.
This earthquake, and the three other most recent, are in the area of the earthquake outbreak in 2020. For more information on Tuesday's quakes visit this link.
For more information on the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit the High Country Earthquake History page.
Graphics: USGS
