There are 129 earthquake incidents in North Carolina on record since 1931. The state averages 2 earthquakes per year. The largest earthquake on record for North Carolina occurred on 03/24/1978, with a depth of 11.4 miles and a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale in Dare County, NC.
Yearly Average Number of Earthquakes in North Carolina
2
Total Number of Earthquakes in North Carolina since 1931