Earthquake reported in Midlands ahead of town hall meeting

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Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 8:42 AM EDT
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LUGOFF, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said another earthquake was reported in Lugoff, South Carolina overnight.

The 2.1 magnitude quake hit the area at 2 a.m. and had a depth of 2 kilometers, according to USGS.

County officials said a virtual town hall meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 27 for residents to have a better understanding of why so many earthquakes keep hitting the Midlands.

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