The earthquake comes just days after the Upstate felt its own, a magnitude 1.6 earthquake near Salem, South Carolina. And Elgin had another magnitude 2 rumble in late January.

Earthquakes occur often in the Carolinas because of small fault lines scattered through the state. Below is an example of the ...

South Carolina has experienced more than 30 earthquakes between December of last year and Wednesday. Here’s what we know about why the quakes keep happening.

South Carolina has experienced more than 30 earthquakes between December of last year and Wednesday. Here’s what we know about why the quakes keep happening.

Myth: Earthquakes are becoming more frequent This is false. Research shows that earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or greater have remained constant throughout the century and have actually decreased in ...