Rare 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattles South Carolina areas near state capital

A rare 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of South Carolina on Thursday. As of 2 p.m., more than 200 people reported ...

Magnitude 2.2 earthquake shakes Virginia–North Carolina border

A small earthquake rattled the Virginia–North Carolina border region Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Another earthquake shakes Midlands, fourth in 2 weeks. How strong was it?

Reporters in Lexington, St. Andrews, Forest Acres and downtown Columbia felt the quake Thursday around noon. Did you?

Valentine's day sunshine in the Carolinas | Chilly Sunday rain showers likely, Feb. 13 update

Valentine’s Day is mostly dry with increasingly cloudy skies. By Sunday, high rain chances will trigger a WXII 12 First ...

Witnesses report feeling earthquake near Blue Ridge Parkway in NC, USGS says

A 2020 earthquake ruptured the ground in Sparta, NC, scientists say.

Third earthquake in 4 days shakes Midlands town, part of recent spate to hit SC and NC

A 1.8 magnitude earthquake shook Irmo near Columbia, South Carolina on Feb. 16 about 3.1 miles from the Midlands town. It is the third in the row.

Earthquake reported in Alleghany County Friday afternoon

SPARTA, N.C. (WGHP) — A small earthquake hit just outside of Sparta Friday afternoon, according to North Carolina Emergency Management. A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was reported at around 12:15 p.m.
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Examining South Carolina’s earthquake history and activity

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With recent earthquakes felt in parts of Dorchester County and the Midlands in recent weeks, we ...