Minor Earthquake Shakes Haywood County, North Carolina
A minor 2.0-magnitude earthquake was reported by the USGS in Haywood County, North Carolina, on Saturday morning. The epicenter was located south-southwest of Canton.
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A minor earthquake was detected in Haywood County, North Carolina, on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The seismic event registered at a magnitude of 2.0.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located south-southwest of Canton, a town within Haywood County. The USGS has not provided further details regarding the depth of the earthquake or any potential impacts.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically very light and often not felt by people. If felt, they are unlikely to cause damage.
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