North Carolina Rocked With 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake

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    A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook North Carolina early Sunday morning, authorities said, creating tremors that were felt throughout multiple surrounding states.

    No injuries or damage were immediately reported from the quake, which struck around 8:07 a.m. ET. Its epicenter was about 2.5 miles southeast of Sparta, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The earthquake’s size was considered moderate by the USGS, which advised that there’s a low likelihood of causalities and damage from it.

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