This page summarizes earthquakes in Mitchell County (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.3 earthquake near Mitchell County on 2026-06-04 10:07:36 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,903. Its county seat is Bakersville.
In 2026, Mitchell County recorded 58 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M1.80. The strongest event reached M3.0.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #45 within United States.
Located on the North America Plate.