A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Rosman, North Carolina, close to the South Carolina state line, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, around 2:19 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the epicenter 4.8 miles west of Rosman in Transylvania County, at a shallow depth of two kilometers, with no public reports of damage or injuries.
Proximity to South Carolina
The quake occurred approximately 27.8 miles northwest of Easley, South Carolina, which lies about an hour’s drive from Rosman. Such low-magnitude events in this region are typically imperceptible to most residents and cause no structural harm.​
Regional Context
Transylvania County and nearby areas in western North Carolina occasionally experience minor seismic activity due to the area’s geological setting near the Blue Ridge Mountains. No aftershocks or significant impacts have been noted from this event as of January 21, 2026.
