1.38 magnitude earthquake felt in Dorchester Co.
The United States Geological Survey is reporting a small earthquake hit the Lowcountry on Wednesday.
Published: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:55 PM EST|Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The United States Geological Survey is reporting a small earthquake hit the Lowcountry on Wednesday.
The 1.38 magnitude quake hit at 2:14 p.m. Wednesday around 4 miles southwest of Centerville, according to the USGS.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division launched a tool for residents to guide them through the fundamentals of earthquakes and how to prepare for them in October.
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