Latest earthquakes near Charlotte, North Carolina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Charlotte, North Carolina, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Charlotte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Charlotte, it will show up within minutes.
Charlotte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Charlotte, North Carolina in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Charlotte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Charlotte during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Charlotte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Charlotte occurred on Aug 9, 2020 08:07 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 87 miles (140 km) north of Charlotte, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Charlotte in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Charlotte, North Carolina in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Charlotte.
Nearest earthquakes from Charlotte
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Charlotte, North Carolina. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Charlotte.
When was the last earthquake in Charlotte, North Carolina?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Charlotte on the evening of December 7, 2025 at 22:42 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west-northwest of Charlotte at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Charlotte, North Carolina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Charlotte, North Carolina?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Charlotte on the morning of August 9, 2020 at 08:07 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 140km north of Charlotte at a depth of 4km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Charlotte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Charlotte, North Carolina?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Charlotte. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
