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M1.8 Depth: 4.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 10 km W of Rosman, North Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 09:12:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 10 km W of Rosman, North Carolina (United States) on September 17, 2025 at 09:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 09:12:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
North Carolina
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.14250, -82.93210
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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