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M1.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 11 km W of Rosman, North Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 13:17:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 11 km W of Rosman, North Carolina (United States) on August 9, 2025 at 13:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 13:17:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
North Carolina
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.14933, -82.94750
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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