Elgin area shaken up by weekend earthquakes
The strongest of these earthquakes shook the Midlands Sunday morning. The 3.4 magnitude earthquake was felt by many Elgin residents.
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Earthquake felt in the Midlands on Sunday morning
(Courtesy: SCEMD) ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – An earthquake was felt in the Midlands early on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, at around 1:30 a.m. a 3.4 magnitude earthquake was detected east of Elgin. See the number of people who reported they felt the earthquake here. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says there has been over 26…
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By Fazel Rahman Faizi (AP)
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USGS reports 5th earthquake near Lugoff-Elgin area on Monday
The United States Geological Survey has reported a fifth earthquake near the Lugoff-Elgin area on Monday.
Fourth earthquake of the day reported near Elgin
JUST IN: USGS reports fourth earthquake of the day near Elgin.
USGS: Multiple early morning earthquakes felt near Elgin
The United States Geological Survey has confirmed multiple earthquakes have hit the Midlands near Elgin this morning.
2.01 magnitude earthquake reported near Elgin
A 2.01 magnitude earthquake was reported near Elgin this morning.
More Earthquakes in South Carolina according to USGS
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The U.S. Geological Survey reported another earthquake hit near Lugoff on Sunday. The 2 point 1 magnitude quake centered east of Elgin and happened before 2:30 p.m, according to officials. Officials say this is the 21st earthquake to hit the Lugoff Elgin area since December 27 of last year. Categories: Kershaw, Local News Tags: Earthquake, Lugoff-Elgin
Earthquake hits near Elgin
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – The United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake near Elgin on Sunday. Official records say the quake happened at 2:27 p.m. just 3.3 miles east of Elgin. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake measured at a 2.1 magnitude. Click here to see the many people who felt the earthquake. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Magnitude 3 earthquake reported near Camden
According to officials, the United States Geological Survey detected a magnitude 3 earthquake near Camden.
