Another earthquake confirmed in South Carolina

Published: Sep. 22, 2022 at 4:57 PM EDT

ELGIN, SC (FOX CAROLINA) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed another earthquake hit the Midlands on Thursday.

The USGS said the 1.4-magnitude earthquake struck about four miles southeast of Elgin at around 11:52 a.m.

Since December, there have been more than 80 earthquakes recorded in South Carolina.

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