DILLSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA — A minor earthquake was reported Monday evening in western North Carolina, with a magnitude 2.7 tremor recorded just after 8:00 PM near the Dillsboro area.
The quake occurred at approximately 8:04 PM and was centered near Cullowhee, a small community west of Asheville, according to initial reports.
Earthquake Felt Across Nearby Communities
The tremor, while relatively weak, was strong enough to be noticed by some residents across parts of Jackson County and surrounding areas.
Locations including Waynesville, Sylva, and Cullowhee were within close proximity to the epicenter, meaning light shaking may have been felt in homes and buildings nearby…