NORTH CAROLINA — Two small earthquakes were recorded Monday afternoon between Archdale and Sophia, with residents across the area reporting a sudden boom and light shaking.
The seismic activity, measured at magnitude 2.3 for both events, occurred at shallow depths, which likely made the tremors more noticeable despite their relatively low strength.
Two Minor Earthquakes Detected Near Archdale and Sophia
According to available data, both earthquakes registered at magnitude 2.3 and were located along the corridor between Archdale and Sophia, near the Randleman area.
Although considered minor on the seismic scale, shallow earthquakes can often be felt more clearly at the surface, which appears to have been the case in this instance. The close proximity of the two events suggests a localized seismic disturbance rather than a widespread event.
Residents Report Loud Boom and Brief Shaking
Many residents in the area described hearing a loud boom followed by a brief period of shaking during the afternoon. These types of sensations are common with shallow, low-magnitude earthquakes, where the energy release is felt more sharply near the epicenter…