A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was reported on Sunday, weeks after a large earthquake rocked parts of North Carolina. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake hit about 2 miles west-southwest of Millers Creek at a depth of 3.2 miles.
The quake hit around 4:10 p.m. on Sunday, September 19. As of Monday afternoon, there were no reports of anyone feeling the earthquake, according to Fox 8.
Sunday's quake comes six weeks after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake was reported on August 9. Its epicenter of Sparta is around 33 miles from Millers Creek.
"We are hearing continuous rumbles throughout our community here in town and in Alleghany County, but we thank the Good Lord to this day that there have been no injuries or fatalities," Sparta Mayor Wes Brinegar said at the time.
There were over 500 reports of damage from the quake, and the region experienced at least 20 aftershocks, leaving many residents on edge. Emergency Management Director Daniel Shoffner said 60 of the cases were categorized as "major damage," losing at least 40% of value.
The earthquake, which was the state's most powerful in a century, could be felt in Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, TIME reported.
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