Earthquake 6 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:43 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
34.1441, -80.7292
Depth
5.0 KM
Event Summary
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina, at Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:43 GMT. Depth: 5km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
2.3
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 2.3 | 5 km | 1 hour ago |
| NEIC | 2.3 | 5 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_us6000s4ut
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Saint Pauls Church (historical)0.9 km
- Saint Pauls Cemetery0.9 km
- Over the Hill Airport1.6 km
- Porter Cemetery1.9 km
- Interchange 872.0 km
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