Earthquake Risk in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is a city of approximately 879,000 residents in North Carolina. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Charlotte area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 26 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Charlotte. The largest was a magnitude 5.1 4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina on August 9, 2020. The nearest was 93 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Charlotte
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina | 140 km | 4.1 km | Aug 9, 2020 |
| M4.1 | 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina | 194 km | 5.2 km | Feb 15, 2014 |
| M3.7 | 3 km ESE of Hot Springs, North Carolina | 191 km | 7.9 km | Aug 25, 2005 |
| M3.7 | 7 km W of Rowland, North Carolina | 154 km | 5.0 km | Sep 25, 2006 |
| M3.6 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 119 km | 2.8 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.5 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 118 km | 2.7 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.0 | 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina | 155 km | 2.1 km | Aug 23, 2025 |
| M3.0 | 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina | 191 km | 7.0 km | Feb 16, 2014 |
| M3.0 | 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 134 km | 0.1 km | Feb 26, 2026 |
| M2.9 | 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina | 126 km | 0.7 km | Feb 18, 2005 |
| M2.9 | 8 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | 163 km | 3.7 km | Oct 31, 2010 |
| M2.9 | 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina | 156 km | 6.8 km | Aug 23, 2025 |
| M2.8 | 4 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 133 km | 3.9 km | Feb 13, 2026 |
| M2.8 | 3 km ENE of Sparta, North Carolina | 145 km | 1.4 km | Oct 25, 2020 |
| M2.7 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | 166 km | 0.1 km | Jul 6, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina | 194 km | 3.5 km | Jul 5, 2025 |
| M2.6 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | 153 km | 3.0 km | Oct 25, 2022 |
| M2.6 | 2 km ESE of McCormick, South Carolina | 197 km | 0.1 km | Sep 13, 2018 |
| M2.6 | 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina | 158 km | 1.7 km | May 31, 2021 |
| M2.6 | Virginia-North Carolina border region | 168 km | 3.9 km | Jul 8, 2023 |
| M2.6 | 9 km SSW of Abingdon, Virginia | 189 km | 4.5 km | Nov 21, 2021 |
| M2.5 | 4 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina | 155 km | 2.7 km | Aug 23, 2025 |
| M2.5 | 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina | 156 km | 4.6 km | Oct 13, 2024 |
| M2.5 | 6 km NNW of Jenkinsville, South Carolina | 110 km | 4.4 km | Jan 24, 2019 |
| M2.5 | 2 km NW of Pacolet, South Carolina | 93 km | 3.0 km | Oct 28, 2010 |
| M2.5 | 2 km S of Pulaski, Virginia | 200 km | 3.1 km | Mar 28, 2011 |