Earthquake 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina (2.3 ml) (2025-04-24 05:16:27 UTC)
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina, at 2025-04-24 05:16:27 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina
Recommendation
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (ml)
2.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000punp
Nearest Places
- Green Hill School (historical) / 1.18 km
- Green Hill School / 1.43 km
- Green Hill Church / 2.17 km
- Kirkland Pond / 2.19 km
- High Hill Church / 2.92 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.2
9 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.6
7 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
2.3
SOUTH CAROLINA
Time:
Depth: 2.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)