Uncommon seismic event detected near popular destination in North Carolina mountains, according to USGS

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A seismic event measuring 2.3 on the Richter scale was detected on Wednesday morning in proximity to Brevard, North Carolina, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremor occurred at approximately 9:35 a.m. and was located around 4.5 miles southeast of Brevard in Transylvania County, at a depth of about 6 miles. Residents in Brevard experienced light tremors, with further mild shaking noted in Pisgah Forest and Cleveland, South Carolina, situated 27 miles away. This marks only the second recorded earthquake in the vicinity of Brevard over the past 26 years. Specialists indicate that while the area is predominantly stable, there are occasional slips in ancient fault lines. Disclosure:This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Ai-assisted tools ai-generated

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00:00A magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded Wednesday morning near Brevard, North Carolina.

00:05The quake struck at around 9.35 a.m. in Transylvania County. Its epicenter was about 4.5

00:12miles southeast of Brevard. The U.S. Geological Survey says it occurred roughly six miles

00:17underground. People in Brevard reported feeling light shaking. Weak shaking was also reported

00:23in nearby Pisgah Forest. One report came from Cleveland, South Carolina, about 27 miles away.

00:29Earthquakes are uncommon around Brevard, according to historical records. Only one other earthquake

00:34was documented there in the past 26 years. That quake measured 2.1 magnitude and occurred

00:40in April 2023. The nearby Rosman area has experienced nearly two dozen minor quakes since 2000. Experts

00:47say western North Carolina is generally considered a stable region. But ancient faults beneath

00:53the Appalachian Mountains can occasionally slip. The North American tectonic plate remains

00:58under compression. Officials advise people to drop, cover, and hold on during an earthquake.

01:03The USGS is also accepting public reports about the shaking. Disclosure. This video contains

01:08stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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