Signs of foundation damage to be on the lookout for in your home
Last week’s series of earthquakes left some homeowners wondering if there are any signs they can be on the lookout for to make sure there’s no damage to their home’s foundation.
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Earthquake reported near Elgin
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an earthquake happened near Elgin on Saturday afternoon.
USGS: Another earthquake reported near Elgin
The United States Geological Survey reported another earthquake near Elgin Friday.
USGS: More earthquakes recorded near Elgin this morning
The United States Geological Survey reported a 1.6 magnitude earthquake near Elgin before 6 o’clock this morning.
Lugoff-Elgin area residents react to string of earthquakes recorded in the area.
SCEMD says the 3.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the Lugoff-Elgin area Wednesday was the strongest in the state in eight years. That includes the additional 2.0 and 2.4 quakes that happened early Thursday morning too. ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams went to Elgin, where most of the earthquakes are centered, and spoke with some restaurant owners who say they are still feeling a little shaken.
USGS on the string of recent earthquakes recorded near Elgin
USGS says scientists are trying to figure out what is causing these earthquakes by deploying portable seismometers to collect more data.
USGS: Two earthquakes hit near Lugoff & Elgin overnight
On Thursday, The United States Geological Survey reported two earthquakes near the Lugoff-Elgin area overnight.
Midlands’ strongest earthquake in 8 years shakes up the area
The US Geological Survey reports that around 4,000 people felt Tuesday afternoon’s earthquake, including those as far north as Charlotte and far south as Aiken.
Another Earthquake hits Elgin Wednesday evening
According to the USGS, a 3:34 magnitude earthquake was centered east of Elgin.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Another Earthquake was reported Wednesday evening after a series of afternoon Earthquakes. According to the USGS, a 3:34 magnitude earthquake was centered east of Elgin. The earthquake shook parts of the Midlands shortly after 7pm. And earlier, at 2:43pm, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded three miles east of Elgin….
3.5 magnitude earthquake confirmed near Elgin
A 3.33 magnitude earthquake was recorded three miles east of Elgin.
