A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Elgin, South Carolina, on Wednesday,
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Elgin, South Carolina, on Wednesday,
Two quakes that are unusually strong for the region struck central South Carolina on Wednesday
Two quakes that are unusually strong for the region struck central South Carolina on Wednesday
The latest quake comes after a 3.4 earthquake hit the area, 6.4 miles from Elgin, on Sunday.
The latest quake comes after a 3.4 earthquake hit the area, 6.4 miles from Elgin, on Sunday.
More than 3,000 people reported feeling Wednesday’s quake, according to USGS.
More than 3,000 people reported feeling Wednesday’s quake, according to USGS.
Due to the shallow nature of the earthquake, it could be felt in a wider area, the agency said.
Due to the shallow nature of the earthquake, it could be felt in a wider area, the agency said.
South Carolina has been the site of a few earthquakes already this year.
South Carolina has been the site of a few earthquakes already this year.
In May, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Columbia and was felt in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia.
In May, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck Columbia and was felt in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia.
While other states, such as California, often draw more attention for having earthquakes.
While other states, such as California, often draw more attention for having earthquakes.