Minor Tremor in Transylvania County | Winston–Salem News

A minor tremor rattled Transylvania County, North Carolina, Friday night — confirmed by the USGS as shallow and barely noticeable. But don’t panic: this region’s been shaking for centuries, with quakes dating back to 1776 and a historic 5.1 in 1916. Experts say moderate quakes hit every few decades, smaller ones yearly — it’s just how the earth moves here. And unlike western quakes, eastern temblors travel farther, so even small shakes can be felt hundreds of miles away. A gentle reminder: the ground’s always moving — and this part of the country’s been living with it for generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a02221cbd2a36ad