2.2

Earthquake Details: 16 km E of Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Nov 8, 2025, 18:25:12

Depth
4.89 km
Felt reports
No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Nov 9, 2025, 02:38 PM UTC

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 2025 at 18:25:12. Epicenter: 16 km E of Jefferson, North Carolina, United States. Reported depth: 4.89 km.

Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth

Local time
Nov 8, 2025, 13:25:12 EST
UTC
Nov 8, 2025, 18:25:12 UTC
4.89 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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  • USGSmd 2.23

    se60504463

    Depth:
    4.89 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Nov 9, 2025, 02:38 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth4.89 km
Significance77
Latitude36.4328
Longitude-81.2872
Event IDse60504463
Magnitude2.2
Updated:Nov 9, 2025, 14:38:32 UTC

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