2.8 magnitude earthquake near Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, marks the third earthquake this year in the state.

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Elgin in Kershaw County, South Carolina on Saturday morning, marking the third earthquake this year in the state. The earthquakes have all occurred in the Columbia area, with nearly 90 earthquakes detected in South Carolina since 2022, mainly in the Midlands, which lies near a fault line. The state previously averaged around six to 10 earthquakes annually, according to the S.C. Geological Survey.

March 09, 2024
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