1.8 magnitude earthquake reported east of Elgin
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Published: May. 21, 2022 at 6:48 AM EDT|Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 7:29 AM EDT
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Geological Survey says a 1.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Midlands Saturday morning.
The quake happened about 3 miles east of Elgin at 6:18 a.m.
A 1.2 magnitude earthquake was reported earlier in the week near Elgin on Thursday, according to our sister station in Columbia.
The Midlands have seen frequent seismic activity during May.
Getting an early start on this Saturday, USGS reports a magnitude 1.8 #earthquake occurred about 3 miles East of Elgin, South Carolina, at 6:18 a.m. today (5-21-22). More info: #sctweets https://t.co/BBVN254ouB pic.twitter.com/Bc1hO4kPM3
— SCEMD (@SCEMD) May 21, 2022
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