2.0
Earthquake Details: 8 km ENE of Weaverville, North Carolina, United States
Aug 23, 2026, 11:57:18
- Depth
- 3.59 km
- Felt reports
- 4
Source: USGSUpdated: Sep 29, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake occurred on Aug 23, 2026 at 11:57:18. Epicenter: 8 km ENE of Weaverville, North Carolina, United States. Reported depth: 3.59 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 23, 2026, 07:57:18 EDT
- UTC
- Aug 23, 2026, 11:57:18 UTC
3.59 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmd 1.97
se60506173
- Depth:
- 3.59 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Sep 29, 2026, 11:17 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth3.59 km
Significance61
Latitude35.7182
Longitude-82.4758
Event IDse60506173
Magnitude2.0
Updated:Sep 29, 2026, 11:17:56 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 29, 2026, 11:17 UTC.
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