1.9 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Canton

Canton -- May 4, 2026; A shallow magnitude 1.9 earthquake was recorded Sunday near Canton, marking the latest in a series of minor tremors across the Southern Appalachian region.According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 12:51 p.m. on May 3, centered approximately 2 miles north of West Canton. The tremor was measured at a depth of about 0.1 miles.While earthquakes of this size are typically too small to be felt by most people and no damage was reported, this event fo