NWS Columbia: Magnitude 2.5 earthquake felt near Elgin overnight

In addition to all the active weather, a Magnitude 2.5 #earthquake occurred at 5:49am this morning near Elgin. This is the 8th earthquake in the area since the initial Magnitude 3.3 last Monday. pic.twitter.com/QIxWXlqouC

— NWS Columbia (@NWSColumbia) January 3, 2022

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – The National Weather Service of Columbia reported a magnitude 2.5 earthquake overnight near Elgin.

Officials say it occurred at 5:49 a.m.

According to the National Weather Service, this is the 8th earthquake in the area since the initial Magnitude 3.3 last Monday.

Authorities say experts in the field are not concerned.

They continued by saying whenever an earthquake occurs, a series of weaker quakes known as aftershocks often follow and can continue for some time after the initial event.