Earthquake

SCEMD reports 2.5 magnitude earthquake

SCEMD reports a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake moved through Fairfield County around 4:03 this morning. SCEMD has not reported any damages or injuries at this time. In the event of a weather related emergency SCEMD urges South Carolinian’s to download the SC Emergency app…

More than 100 Dead after Earthquake Strikes Mexico

ABC NEWS–Julia Jacobo –More than 105 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked central Mexico Tuesday afternoon, hitting on the 32nd anniversary of the biggest earthquake to ever strike the country’s capital. The earthquake caused extensive damage to Mexico City, leveling at least 27 buildings, including homes, schools and office buildings, according to President Enrique Pena Nieto, who did a…

Emergency Officials Holding 3-Day Earthquake Drill in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State and local agencies are working this week to make sure South Carolina is ready for the big one. Starting Monday, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is hosting the state’s annual earthquake disaster exercise. The agency says it is coordinating with county and state emergency response officials to test their abilities to recover from…