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2.05 Earthquake Reported in Lincolnton Near State Line

Map location from USGS.

Date: October 17, 2021
By Staff Report

A 2.05 magnitude earthquake was reported around 3 a.m. according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake originated in the Elijah Clark State Park area near the Georgia border with South Carolina northeast of Lincolnton.

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The origin was approximately 3.35 miles below the earth’s surface.

If you felt the earthquake you can let the USGA know by logging it here.

Lincolnton experienced a 2.4 magnitude earthquake last December.

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