LENOIR, N.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that an earthquake centered about nine miles north of Lenoir struck early Monday morning.
The earthquake's magnitude was measured at 3.0 and was almost 10 miles deep.
Several people who live in the area called and emailed WSOC around 2 a.m. and said they felt the tremor.
There were no reports of damage or injuries.
According to the USGS web site, earthquakes are rare but not unheard of in North Carolina.
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