Earthquake 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:33:16 GMT
Time1 week ago
Location
34.1645, -80.7367
Depth
4.0 KM
Event Summary
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina, at Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:33:16 GMT. Depth: 3.96km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of md.
Magnitude
2.7
md
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 2.7 | 4 km | 1 week ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_se60617041
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemd
Nearest Places
- Green Hill School (historical)1.3 km
- Green Hill School1.3 km
- Kirkland Pond2.0 km
- Green Hill Church2.5 km
- Saint Pauls Cemetery2.7 km
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