USGS reports 1.5 magnitude earthquake near Lugoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The United States Geological Survey says a 1.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:18 a.m. centered near Lugoff. Officials with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division say this is the 10th earthquake to take place in the area since December 27, 2021.

For more information about this earthquake, visit earthquake.usgs.gov.

Kershaw County officials created an Earthquake Resources and Information page on the county website. You can find information from county officials and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at www.kershaw.sc.gov/our-county/earthquake-information.