A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit North Carolina on Sunday.
The quake shook an area about 2 miles from the town of Sparta, North Carolina, along the state's border with Virginia.
According to CNN, it struck about 8:07 a.m.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, but damage to homes and other structures have been reported.
According to the US Geological Survey offices, earthquakes become destructive at a magnitude of 4.0 to 5.0.