'Thought someone hit our house': Magnitude 2.7 earthquake reported in Western North Carolina
Published on March 24, 2026.
The U.S. Geological Survey has reported a magnitude 2.7 earthquake in Western North Carolina. The quake occurred near Dillsboro, NC, near the Macon County–Jackson County line. No immediate reports have been reported. The public is being informed about the earthquake.
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