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The swarm has produced over 80 earthquakes in SC - 843 REALTOR

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Real Estate Agent with 843, REALTOR

There was a magnitude 1.9 earthquake in Central, South Carolina on August 2, 2023 at 8:04 PM EDT. The epicenter was located about 6 miles west of Elgin, South Carolina. The earthquake was felt by some people in the area, but there were no reports of damage.
This is the second earthquake to occur in South Carolina in the past week. On August 1, 2023, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake occurred in Sangaree, South Carolina. That earthquake was also felt by some people in the area, but there were no reports of damage.
The earthquakes in South Carolina are part of a swarm of earthquakes that have been occurring in the area since December 2021. The swarm has produced over 80 earthquakes, with the largest being a magnitude 3.6 earthquake on June 29, 2022.
The earthquakes in South Carolina are not unusual. The state is located in a seismically active region, and earthquakes have occurred in the area for centuries. The largest earthquake ever recorded in South Carolina was a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that occurred in Charleston in 1886.
The earthquakes in South Carolina are a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in areas that are not considered to be seismically active. If you live in South Carolina, it is important to be prepared for an earthquake. You can learn more about earthquake preparedness from the South Carolina Geological Survey website.

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faye schubert
Retired - Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

I'm going to have to study up on S. Carolina a bit more on the earthquakes there, as its below the 2.5 on the USGS map.

Thanks for enlightening of that area!

Aug 07, 2023 05:12 AM
Charles Ross - eXp Realty (Salina Group) | Broker
Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Excellent post.Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day and a blessed week

Aug 07, 2023 05:47 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Manfred,

Wow..I would have never that an earthquake would happen in South Carolina! What a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, even in areas that are not considered to be seismically active! 

Aug 07, 2023 06:30 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great post!  Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day!

Aug 08, 2023 07:10 AM