A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kershaw County, South Carolina, on Tuesday afternoon, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Event Details
The quake occurred at 3:32 p.m. local time, centered 3.5 miles south-southwest of Lugoff at a shallow depth of 4 kilometers, making light shaking possible nearby. It was also located 16.2 miles east-northeast of Dentsville and 22.3 miles east-northeast of Columbia in the Midlands region. This appears to be part of a recent uptick, marking at least the second such event near Elgin/Lugoff within a week.
Potential Impacts
Earthquakes of this magnitude rarely cause damage but can be felt as a brief jolt by residents in the epicentral area. No immediate reports of injuries, structural issues, or aftershocks have surfaced, though locals may have submitted “Did You Feel It?” reports to USGS.
Regional Context
South Carolina’s Midlands experiences small quakes periodically due to regional fault lines, with moderately damaging events occurring every few decades. Monitor USGS updates for any aftershocks amid ongoing winter weather concerns.
