Third earthquake in one week reported in the North Carolina mountains

Geologists on Sunday reported an earthquake in western North Carolina.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 2.0-magnitude earthquake happened around 3:44 a.m. 11 miles west-northwest of Bryson City.

No one was injured and no builders were damaged.

It is, however, the third small earthquake in a week reported in western North Carolina. There were two earthquakes a week prior in North Carolina, just minutes apart.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake happened Saturday, March 30, at 11:48 p.m., and the second earthquake happened just minutes later on Sunday, March 31, at 12:22 a.m.