A small earthquake has been reported near the Clyde

The 1.9 magnitude earthquake is the latest reminder that western North Carolina lies within an active seismic zone

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A small earthquake shook part of Haywood County late Monday night, though most people probably never noticed.

According to the USGS, a 1.9 magnitude earthquake occurred at 10:42 p.m. Monday about 4 miles southeast of the Clyde. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 2.7 miles below the Earth’s surface.

No damage or injuries were reported.

While the 1.9 magnitude earthquake is considered minor, seismic activity is not unusual in western North Carolina. The area lies within the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone, one of the most active seismic zones in the southeastern United States.

The seismic zone extends from parts of West Virginia through eastern Tennessee and into Alabama. Most earthquakes recorded in the region are small—usually less than 2.0 magnitude—and often go unnoticed. However, the dense bedrock of the Appalachian Mountains allows seismic waves to travel farther than they do in many parts of the country, meaning that even modest earthquakes can sometimes be felt across a wider area.

Western North Carolina has seen larger earthquakes in the past. The most significant earthquake in the state’s modern history occurred on August 9, 2020, when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Sparta in Allegany County. The quake was felt throughout much of the Southeast, with more than 66,000 reports from people who experienced shaking.

Although Asheville lies within the East Tennessee Seismic Zone, records compiled by QuakeTrace show no earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater within 75 kilometers (about 47 miles) of the city since 2000. However, smaller earthquakes occur regularly throughout the mountains and foothills.

Experts say residents should not be surprised when minor earthquakes occur in the area from time to time. Most are too weak to cause damage and serve as a reminder that the Appalachian Mountains remain seismically active, even if major earthquakes are rare.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos