Last Updated on February 13, 2026 5:09 pm
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake Details
- Magnitude: 2.2
- Time: 12:15 PM local time
- Location: 36.449N 81.081W
- Depth: 0 km (surface level)
Location Specifics
The earthquake was centered:
- 7.3 km (4.5 mi) SSE of Sparta, North Carolina
- 42.8 km (26.5 mi) W of Mount Airy, North Carolina
- 59.2 km (36.7 mi) ENE of Boone, North Carolina
- 71.1 km (44.1 mi) WNW of Lewisville, North Carolina
- 216.6 km (134.3 mi) SSE of Charleston, West Virginia
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not widely felt and rarely cause damage. The USGS classifies quakes below magnitude 2.5 as generally not felt except by very few people under especially favorable conditions.
North Carolina experiences occasional seismic activity, though significant earthquakes are rare in the region. The area lies within the eastern Tennessee seismic zone, which extends into western North Carolina.
For more information on the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit the High Country Earthquake History page.
Graphics: USGS
