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USGS, Alleghany County reporting earthquake
SPARTA, N.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting an earthquakes near Sparta early Saturday morning July 13. The tremor occurred at 5:44 a.m. Saturday about four miles south of Sparta near the Wilkes County border. The 2.2-Magnitude earthquake occurred at an approximate depth of three-point-seven miles. As of 10:00 a.m. Sunday, approximately 40 Alleghany County residents had reported feeling the earthquake to the USGS.
Another earthquake measured near Sparta, fourth in less than a month
Another earthquake was recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County on Saturday, marking the fourth one in less than a month. This quake measured 2.2 magnitude and was centered 4.1 miles south-southeast of Sparta, 26.9 miles west of Mount Airy, and 36.5 miles east-northeast of Boone at 4:44 am, according to the United States Geological Society.
HCAR Report: Sales, inventory moving up
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country Real Estate Market of Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties saw sales and inventory alike inching up during May. In May, there were 170 closed sales on single-family and condo/townhouse properties, according to a report from the High Country Association of Realtors. That combined closing total came in at $86.5 million for the month. The combined median sales price was $428,413, according to the report. ...
Guilford County health director taking new role in Pennsylvania
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Guilford County's health director is taking a new job. Dr. Iulia Vann will take the same job in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. Vann led Guilford County's health department during the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing regular updates on the state of the county. Alleghany County said Vann will...
Third earthquake in less than 24 hours measured near Sparta
Another earthquake was recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County during the overnight. This quake measured 2.1 magnitude and was centered .9 miles east of Sparta, 27.6 miles west of Mount Airy, and 37.3 miles east-northeast of Boone at 1:40 am, according to the United States Geological Society. This marks the...
Two earthquakes measured near Sparta overnight
Two earthquakes were recorded near Sparta in Alleghany County overnight. The first measured 2.3 and was centered 1.3 miles east of Sparta, 27.2 miles west of Mount Airy, and 37.7 miles east-northeast of Boone at 3:41 am, according to the United States Geological Society. The second also measured 2.3 and...
USGS, Alleghany County residents report three earthquakes in 24 hours
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is reporting three earthquakes have happened near Sparta within 24 hours. The most recent occurred at 1:01 a.m. Wednesday near Sparta. The 1.6-Magnitude earthquake occurred at an approximate depth of two miles. Several Alleghany County residents reported an earthquake early Tuesday morning in the North...
Two minor earthquakes reported Tuesday in Alleghany County. No reports of damages, injuries
Two minor earthquakes happened Tuesday in Alleghany County near Sparta, authorities said. No injuries or damage was reported. The first 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:41 a.m. less than 1 1/2 miles east of Sparta, a spokesman for the United States Geological Survey said. The second 2.3 magnitude earthquake happened...
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