Last Updated on February 13, 2026 5:09 pm
A small earthquake was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake Details
Magnitude: 2.2
Time: 12:15 PM local time
Location: 36.449N 81.081W
Depth: 0 km (surface level)
Location Specifics
The earthquake was centered:
7.3 km (4.5 mi) SSE of Sparta, North Carolina
42.8 km (26.5 mi) W of Mount Airy, North Carolina
59.2 km (36.7 mi) ENE of Boone, North Carolina
71.1 km (44.1 mi) WNW of Lewisville, North Carolina
216.6 km (134.3 mi) SSE of Charleston, West Virginia
Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not widely felt and rarely cause damage. The USGS classifies quakes below magnitude 2.5 as generally not felt except by very few people under especially favorable conditions.
North Carolina experiences occasional seismic activity, though significant earthquakes are rare in the region. The area lies within the eastern Tennessee seismic zone, which extends into western North Carolina.
For more information on the history of earthquakes in the High Country visit the High Country Earthquake History page.
Graphics: USGS
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