The Midlands region was shaken by the earthquake and aftershocks Wednesday

COLOMBIA, SC (WIS) – An earthquake shook the Midlands Wednesday afternoon.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the 3.5-magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in Elgin, South Carolina at about 2:45 p.m. at a depth of about one mile below the surface. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) reports that the earthquake was in the same area as it was reported on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

According to the USGS, a 2.1 earthquake was also reported in the area at 2:57 p.m., and another with a magnitude of 1.9 at 3:02 p.m.

Wednesday’s quake is the strongest yet in the past year, surpassing Sunday’s 3.4-magnitude quake. Previously, SCDNR tracked a 3.25-magnitude earthquake on May 9, 2022, and a 3.3-magnitude earthquake on December 27, 2021, as the strongest earthquakes detected in the area east of Elgin.

The US Geological Survey has upgraded the quake to a magnitude of 3.5. (GIS News 10)

The USGS reported that the quake was felt throughout the state in Aiken and as far away as Charlotte, North Carolina.

Aftershocks with a magnitude of 2.06 were reported at approximately 2:57 pm near Elgin.

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The fourth aftershock was recorded in the Midlands after the early morning earthquake

Image from the USGS Regional Impact Map The USGS Internet density map shows where the earthquake was felt. (USGS)

This is a breaking news story and will be updated as we learn more.

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