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It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.

U.S. passes 5 million coronavirus cases, President Trump’s new executive actions come under fire, and 5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina and the Southeast.

The most powerful earthquake to hit North Carolina in more than 100 years shook much of the state early on August 9, rattling homes, businesses and residents.The National Weather Service in Greenville

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled North Carolina awake on Sunday morning, prompting at least 45,000 “Did You Feel It?” reports to the US Geological Survey. It’s been nearly 100 years since such a powerful quake struck the state.

It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina rattling homes, buildings and people in the Sparta area for the first time since 1916. No injuries have been reported.

The rare quake was the strongest to rock the region since a magnitude 5.2 quake in 1916.

A shallow 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck North Carolina Sunday morning and its effects were reportedly felt in multiple states.

More aftershocks are expected near the epicenter of the main shock throughout the week

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The magnitude tied for the strongest earthquake in the state's history.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit about 2 miles from the town of Sparta, North Carolina, along the state's border with Virginia, according to the US Geological Survey.

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RT @JeffJacksonNC: This morning there was a political earthquake in North Carolina. A legislator in the state House announced she was swit…

A series of recent rumblings out west have led Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey to urge North Carolinians to make sure they are covered from the effects of natural disasters. To learn more about the importance of earthquake insurance, visit: https://t.co/kjMYJASoFO https://t.co/pbHI3beMzy

And North Carolina still popping tremors, looks like #earthquake https://t.co/AimQ87W4Af

7th earthquake in 2 weeks detected near same North Carolina town https://t.co/Th8iiVpuWc Download Now https://t.co/LW29Y0eKeI

7th earthquake in 2 weeks detected near same North Carolina town https://t.co/9O4H1tjhos

RT @myfox8: 3rd earthquake in 3 days shakes North Carolina mountains https://t.co/D5O3U7Gf6R

The latest earthquake registered a 2.6 magnitude and was located in west Canton, in the same region the previous quakes registered. https://t.co/nG48u2Ti09

3rd earthquake in 3 days shakes North Carolina mountains https://t.co/D5O3U7Gf6R

The latest earthquake registered a 2.6 magnitude and was located in west Canton, in the same region the previous quakes registered. https://t.co/nG48u2Ti09

RT @brianslocumwxii: Seven earthquakes have shaken one North Carolina town in the last two weeks. SEVEN! https://t.co/k9eKemLOx5

RT @WXII: Another earthquake shakes the Asheville area early Tuesday https://t.co/2xjs6GBYPr

Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Shakes North Carolina On Sunday https://t.co/xFNovFuTSQ via @YouTube

The latest earthquake registered a 2.6 magnitude and was located in west Canton, in the same region the previous quakes registered. https://t.co/nG48u2SKaB

Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Shakes North Carolina On Sunday https://t.co/hO4j0FISrM via @YouTube

RT @JeffJacksonNC: This morning there was a political earthquake in North Carolina. A legislator in the state House announced she was swit…

RT @JeffJacksonNC: This morning there was a political earthquake in North Carolina. A legislator in the state House announced she was swit…

RT @JeffJacksonNC: This morning there was a political earthquake in North Carolina. A legislator in the state House announced she was swit…

Small Earthquake confirmed south of Charlotte, North Carolina Friday. What we know! https://t.co/C2QOuijuMw

RT @foxnewspolitics: North Carolina lawmaker's blockbuster party switch a 'political earthquake,' Dem congressman says https://t.co/H1oMYgi…

People used the USGS website to report they felt Friday's earthquake in North Carolina. Did you feel it? #NCwx #earthquake https://t.co/xlSqEM0W16

Earthquake rocks parts of North Carolina near the South Carolina border https://t.co/sLsN8cLgSP