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3.0 Latest earthquake: · February 26 12:17 · 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina · 36 km northwest
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake in South Carolina struck 234 days ago (12:17, February 26) near 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina: magnitude 3.0 at a depth of 3.5 km. There have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 4 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 3.0 earthquake near 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina on February 26. The average depth is 3.5 km; 1 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.
Latest earthquakes in South Carolina
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 12:17 February 26 | 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 0.1 km | 36 km northwest |
| 2.8 | 18:43 February 13 | 4 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 3.9 km | 36 km northwest |
| 2.9 | 22:37 February 7 | 6 km SW of Ladson, South Carolina | 5.9 km | 127 km southeast |
| 2.7 | 06:33 January 20 | 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina | 4.1 km | 32 km northeast |
South Carolina: earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
South Carolina: strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 3.05 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina
February 26 12:17 · 0.1 km deep · 36 km northwest
South Carolina earthquake and fault map
Red circles are earthquakes, dashed lines are active faults.
South Carolina earthquake and fault map
33.900°N 80.900°W
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in South Carolina just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 3.0 quake near 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina on February 26 (12:17).
- Is South Carolina in an earthquake zone?
- 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around South Carolina in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 3.0. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
- What should I do during an earthquake?
- Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.
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Earthquake data is taken automatically from the public AFAD and USGS catalogues; magnitudes and locations may be revised. Follow official agencies for announcements.