Sheriff Maines' deputies are making sure they're "highly visible right now," he said. The quake was felt across much of North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, according to data and social media reports, and as far away as Ashland Kentucky, where Sanders said he spoke with a man who "almost certainly" felt it. "We live in a small mountain community. The preliminary estimate of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:07 a.m. Sunday, according to USGS geophysicist Robert Sanders. The map shows clusters of reports more than 300 miles away, in Atlanta and in the nation's capital. A USGS impact map shows the agency received reports from people who felt the quake all along the eastern seaboard. A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck North Carolina near the Virginia border on Sunday, with shaking felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina. These are: Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone; Southern Appalachian "We've had a lot of scared folks this morning," the mayor said. "I've lived here my whole life and have never felt anything like that.". A 5.1 is a big quake, but typically significant damage usually occurs when a quake is in the 6's or higher. The epicenter is near the Virginia border and was felt in South Carolina and Georgia. Several smaller quakes, all 2.6-magnitude or lower, rumbled near Sparta on Saturday and early Sunday. "With the pandemic going on, people have higher anxiety right now. "Started getting some sheet rock damage. Our first look at damage near the epicenter of Sparta, North Carolina after this morning’s 5.1 magnitude #earthquake that was felt in our area. "Several houses with structure damage. A preliminary 5.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Sparta, in northwestern North Carolina, at 8:07 a.m. Sunday, close to the Virginia border. By Eliott C. McLaughlin and Chuck Johnston, CNN, North Carolina earthquake with 5.1-magnitude strikes north of Charlotte at Virginia border. Images on social media also showed items knocked off of grocery store shelves. The chances of another quake as strong as the one on Sunday or greater was about 1%, the geological survey said. 1926 Mitchell County (magnitude 5.2). 2020 has brought us a deadly pandemic, a devastating hurricane, tornados, shocking examples of police brutality ... so really, how surprising is a big earthquake in North Carolina? "Good Morning Charlotte, we are sure most of you are awake because yes, that was an earthquake you felt. The USGS says earthquakes become destructive at a magnitude of 4.0 to 5.0, depending on variables. "It felt like a big locomotive going by and a big wave coming underneath the bed," the mayor said. The Sparta area sits among three seismic zones, in Charleston, South Carolina, eastern Tennessee and central Virginia. We all plan on taking care of each other.". Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. More: North Carolina, Virginia rocked by most powerful earthquake in region since 1916, This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: Earthquake in North Carolina: USGS confirms 5.1 magnitude quake Sunday in Sparta, NC, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Norm Crosby, comedian who mangled words with great extinction, dies at 93, McDonald's 'McPlant' announcement spooked Beyond Meat investors, analyst says. This is the largest earthquake North Carolina has seen since 1916. The Mayor of Sparta said the quake was so loud it sounded like a train roaring down the track. "I felt my bed shaking ever so slightly, and I knew it was the unmistakable feel of an earthquake, but it was so subtle, I didn't know if others might notice and I figured the origin had to be far away," Limaya Atembina of Rockville, Maryland, told CNN in a Facebook message. Seismologists have delineated four (4) earthquake source zones, which could generate ground motion of sufficient strength to cause structural damage in North Carolina. The earthquake rumbled at a depth of about 5.7 miles, which is considered a shallow quake. Faults identified to date in North Carolina are ancient and inactive. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported in Sparta, North Carolina and felt across the Triangle at around 8 a.m. No local reports of damage or injuries but what a wake up call," the union tweeted. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Twitter / @PMBreakingNews, @DaVonteMcKenith, Breaks Silence On Turner's WS COVID Drama, ©2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The agency issued a green alert, meaning there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. The last damaging earthquake struck Henderson County in 1981. The U.S. Geological Survey said on its website that there are chances for one or more aftershocks in the next week, forecasting a 45% chance for earthquakes of magnitude 3 or greater. Fortunately, no injuries and only minor damage, but the shaking was real. Earthquake in North Carolina: USGS confirms 5.1 magnitude quake Sunday in Sparta, NC. Epicenters are shown only for labeled states. There are houses that have shifted 1 or 2 inches off their foundation. Two more temblors struck a few miles from Seymour, Tennessee, last weekend, the USGS says. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! There were no immediate reports of injuries, but there is damage in the town of about 1,800 people, Sparta Mayor Wes Brinegar said, adding that the foundation of his home cracked and items fell from shelves inside his home. It's a pretty big event.". ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. 3.5K; 8/9/2020 7:41 AM PT Play video content Breaking News. A Charlotte firefighters union tweeted there were no reports of injuries. This marks North Carolina's strongest earthquake since a 5.2-magnitude struck Mitchell County, about 50 miles northeast of Asheville, on July 8, 1926, the North Carolina Geological Survey says. We have folks out right now. according to the preliminary report from the US Geological Survey, according to the North Carolina Geological Survey. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A 5.5-magnitude shook Skyland in 1916, the agency said. There were no reports of serious injuries, according to the Associated Press, but some minor structural damage was reported in Sparta, as well as cracks in roads. "That was the most intense one we've ever had.". There was no damage to his home, but it broke some dishes and knocked some pictures off of the wall, he said. North Carolina Earthquake We Felt the Earth Move Under Our Feet. There are folks who have had to leave their homes because it's not safe inside. Major geologic provinces and known major faults exposed at the surface are shown for North Carolina. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was the strongest to rock the region since a magnitude 5.2 quake in 1916. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit about 2 miles from the town of Sparta, North Carolina, early Sunday, along the state's border with Virginia, according to the preliminary report from the US Geological Survey.
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