According to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, there was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake, with an intensity of VII on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, near Skyland in ...
Geomagnetic storms: When should we look up and when should we worry?
Fletcher, Skyland, North Transylvania and Valley Hill Fire Departments also responded to the scene. The cause is unknown at this time. Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more.