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Earthquake strikes western NC
An earthquake was reported in North Carolina on Wednesday night.
Posted — UpdatedHENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. — An earthquake was reported in North Carolina on Wednesday night.
A magnitude 2.7 quake struck in Henderson County around 10:23 p.m. The original magnitude was 2.1, but the USGS upgraded the earthquake to a 2.7.
Officials have not reported any damage, but the earthquake had some neighbors running out of their homes.
Outgoing Congressman Madison Cawthorn, who represents the region, offered prayers for anyone affected.
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