Earthquake Risk in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem is a city of approximately 250k residents in North Carolina. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Winston-Salem area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 32 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Winston-Salem. The largest was a magnitude 5.1 4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina on August 9, 2020. The nearest was 81 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Winston-Salem
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.1 | 4 km SE of Sparta, North Carolina | 86 km | 4.1 km | Aug 9, 2020 |
| M4.3 | 13 km NW of Raven, Virginia | 194 km | 0.0 km | Nov 23, 2006 |
| M4.3 | 13 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | 193 km | 1.0 km | Nov 2, 2006 |
| M4.3 | 13 km NW of Raven, Virginia | 194 km | 0.0 km | Nov 23, 2006 |
| M4.3 | 13 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | 193 km | 1.0 km | Nov 2, 2006 |
| M4.3 | 13 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | 193 km | 1.0 km | Nov 2, 2006 |
| M3.7 | 7 km W of Rowland, North Carolina | 191 km | 5.0 km | Sep 25, 2006 |
| M3.7 | 7 km W of Rowland, North Carolina | 191 km | 5.0 km | Sep 25, 2006 |
| M3.2 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | 158 km | 17.8 km | Sep 13, 2017 |
| M3.2 | 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia | 158 km | 17.8 km | Sep 13, 2017 |
| M3.0 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | 130 km | 12.9 km | May 16, 2009 |
| M3.0 | 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia | 130 km | 12.9 km | May 16, 2009 |
| M2.9 | 8 km ENE of Mountain City, Tennessee | 140 km | 3.7 km | Oct 31, 2010 |
| M2.8 | 3 km ENE of Sparta, North Carolina | 88 km | 1.4 km | Oct 25, 2020 |
| M2.8 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | 192 km | 11.2 km | Feb 15, 2005 |
| M2.8 | 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia | 192 km | 11.2 km | Feb 15, 2005 |
| M2.8 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | 145 km | 0.0 km | Jul 4, 2009 |
| M2.8 | 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia | 145 km | 0.0 km | Jul 4, 2009 |
| M2.8 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | 137 km | 20.4 km | Jul 15, 2021 |
| M2.8 | 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia | 137 km | 20.4 km | Jul 15, 2021 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | 141 km | 4.1 km | May 12, 2017 |
| M2.8 | 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia | 141 km | 4.1 km | May 12, 2017 |
| M2.7 | 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia | 81 km | 0.1 km | Jul 6, 2023 |
| M2.7 | 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia | 195 km | 9.4 km | Feb 8, 2005 |
| M2.7 | 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia | 195 km | 9.4 km | Feb 8, 2005 |
| M2.7 | 15 km E of Vansant, Virginia | 195 km | 9.4 km | Feb 8, 2005 |
| M2.6 | 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia | 198 km | 15.6 km | Mar 4, 2019 |
| M2.6 | 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia | 198 km | 15.6 km | Mar 4, 2019 |
| M2.6 | 4 km N of Lafayette, Virginia | 131 km | 12.4 km | Sep 27, 2021 |
| M2.5 | 2 km N of Pembroke, Virginia | 142 km | 9.5 km | Jun 17, 2023 |
| M2.5 | 21 km W of New Castle, Virginia | 152 km | 14.7 km | Dec 11, 2019 |
| M2.5 | 2 km NW of Pacolet, South Carolina | 192 km | 3.0 km | Oct 28, 2010 |