Small earthquake shakes and rattles Kershaw County

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — Officials have reported a small earthquake in Kershaw County. The U.S. Geological Survey said Friday the 2.3-magnitude quake struck about 1:15 p.m. a few miles outside Camden. Kershaw County officials say a number of residents reported feeling the ground shake, but no damages have been reported. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says about a dozen earthquakes are recorded in the state each year, with about five of them strong enough to be felt by people. A 2.9-magntiude quake was reported in March in Chesterfield County. (Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)