— An earthquake was reported close to the Tennessee line in Marshall, North Carolina, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The 2.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 4:23 p.m. on Sunday in the Blue Ridge Mountains, according to USGS data. Marshall, which is located in Madison County, is about 30 minutes from Asheville.

According to the Mercalli Intensity Scale, which is used in the United States to determine earthquake intensity, a level 2 earthquake is "felt only by a few persons at rest, especially on upper floors of buildings."

Earthquakes are not common in North Carolina, but they do occur.

On March 26, two earthquakes were recorded within 12 hours of each other.

According to the National Weather Service, a 2.6 magnitude earthquake occurred near Archdale. Some residents in southwest Guliford County, near Greensboro and High Point, reported light shaking or loud "explosion" noises around 12:32 a.m.

A second 2.6 magnitude earthquake was reported at about 12:30 p.m. near Sylva in Jackson County.