Experiencing Deja vu: 2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Elgin
by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss
2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Elgin July, 2, 2022 (SCMED){ }
ELGIN, S.C. (WPDE) —
And the earthquakes just keep on coming.
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Just before noon on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey recorded a 2.1 magnitude earthquake roughly 3 miles east of Elgin.
The Midlands is in the middle of what experts say might be the longest swarm of earthquakes in South Carolina's recorded history. Since December, 44 low-magnitude earthquakes have been felt in the Elgin-Lugoff area.
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In fact, we're one of the most seismically active locations on the eastern seaboard.
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The USGS announced Thursday they are going to deploy portable seismometers in the area to learn more.
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