Earthquake Today in South Carolina: Quake Hits in Centerville, Near Summerville

Earthquake Today in South Carolina: Quake Hits in Centerville, Near Summerville
(USGS)
Zachary Stieber
3/19/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

An earthquake struck today in Centerville, South Carolina, and just two miles south of Summerville and three miles west of Ladson.

The 2.5 magnitude quake also hit near Goose Creek.

It hit at a shallow depth, 3.4 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Service. 

Residents in both Centerville and Summerville took to Twitter to say that they felt the quake. 

“Sounded like a bulldozer hit the house & the chandelier was swaying!” said Amanda Badgett from Summerville.

“People say it felt like an explosion,” said Bo Peterson of The Post and Courier. 

“2.4? it felt like 2.4 x4!” said Demetrius Johnson.

Story developing; check back for updates

 

Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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