Yes, that was an earthquake
5.1 magnitude, centered 100 miles north of Charlotte in Sparta
Good morning! Today is Sunday, August 9, 2020, and we’re coming to you with HOT BREAKING NEWS.
An earthquake? In North Carolina? Yes.
Yes, you did feel an earthquake this morning.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Sparta, 100 miles north of Charlotte near the Virginia border, at 8:07 a.m. We felt it in Charlotte.
For North Carolina, that’s a pretty big quake, but maybe not big enough for major damage.
People went to social media to say yes, they felt it:
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