Small 1.5 magnitude 'microquake' recorded near Hickory

HICKORY, N.C. — A small 1.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday morning near Hickory, according to officials with the United States Geological Survey.

According to USGS officials, the earthquake happened around 8:12 a.m. about 4 miles south of Hickory.

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According to the USGS, events of a 2.0 magnitude or less are usually called microearthquakes and are not usually felt by people.

Channel 9 has not received any reports of damage.

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