United States – Mitchell County

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.

About Mitchell County

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.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
9
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M2.2
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M1.63
Avg depth (last 30 days)
4 km
Seismic activity in 2026

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.

Map (last 30 days)
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Earthquakes in Mitchell County (last 30 days)