A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Ladson and Centerville in South Carolina’s Lowcountry on February 7, 2026, at around 10:37 p.m. ET, rattling the tri-county area without reported damage.
Event Details
The USGS initially reported a 3.2 magnitude near Ladson but revised it to 2.9 southeast of Centerville, at a shallow depth of about 5 km. The epicenter was near Runnymede Lane in the Kings Grant subdivision. Shaking was felt from Summerville to North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, and parts of Berkeley County, with residents describing it like a loud slam or vehicle impact.
Prior Activity
This followed a 2.3 magnitude quake near Ladson on February 3, 2026, also shallow at 7 km depth. The North Charleston Police noted a flood of calls after the latest event.
Regional Context
South Carolina’s Lowcountry sees occasional minor quakes, often linked to local faults; past events include 2.5-3.6 magnitudes in 2022-2023 near similar spots. No injuries or structural issues were reported from this swarm.
