Foothills earthqake wakes up N.C., registered 5.1

Map of reports from users who say they felt the earthquake Sunday morning in North Carolina. Photo via USGS

SPARTA – The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a 5.1 magnitude earthquake this morning in North Carolina.

The earthquake was centered close to the town of Sparta, in Alleghany County.

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It is believed to be the strongest earthquake felt in North Carolina since 1916, according to reports.