M2.3 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina — April 5, 2026
2026-04-05 18:46:33 UTC (2026-04-05) · approx. 1:46 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 13 people across nearby locations.
On April 5, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina, at a depth of 0.1 km and coordinates 35.8533°, -79.8920°. This earthquake was detected by 14 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 86, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 41.1 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 23 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 13 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-79.8920°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 2.3 earthquake near Randleman, North Carolina?
The magnitude 2.3 earthquake that struck 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina on April 5, 2026 at 18:46 UTC had a depth of 0.1 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 35.8533°, -79.8920°, which is 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: se60505288). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 8 km WNW of Randleman, North Carolina — April 5, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/se60505288/