March 25, 2026

WRAL Meteorologist explains history of earthquakes in North Carolina

WRAL Meteorologist explains history of earthquakes in North Carolina
WRAL Meteorologist explains history of earthquakes in North Carolina
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WRAL Meteorologist explains history of earthquakes in North Carolina

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake hit Western North Carolina Monday evening near the Macon-Jackson County line. Damage causing earthquakes are very rare in North Carolina but the state has seen a few memorable and powerful quakes. WRAL Meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth explains the largely forgotten history.