Western North Carolina sits in the Eastern Tennessee seismic zone and sees frequent small earthquakes. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in North Carolina - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in North Carolina, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in North Carolina
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in North Carolina feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in North Carolina in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in North Carolina: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in North Carolina today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near North Carolina in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in North Carolina yesterday?
1 earthquake was recorded in or near North Carolina in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in North Carolina this week (last 7 days)?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near North Carolina in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in North Carolina in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near North Carolina in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.3.
Does North Carolina get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near North Carolina in the last 30 days. Western North Carolina sits in the Eastern Tennessee seismic zone and sees frequent small earthquakes.
What was the most recent earthquake in North Carolina?
The most recent earthquake in North Carolina was a magnitude 2.3 event near NORTH CAROLINA at a depth of 9 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in North Carolina recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near North Carolina was magnitude 2.3 near NORTH CAROLINA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for North Carolina?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for North Carolina on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for North Carolina?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for North Carolina, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for North Carolina
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.