Earthquake Today in South Carolina: Quake Hits Near Edgefield; Augusta, GA

Earthquake Today in South Carolina: Quake Hits Near Edgefield; Augusta, GA
(USGS)
Zachary Stieber
2/16/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

An earthquake hit today near Edgefield, South Carolina but also near several towns in Georgia, including Augusta.

The 3.2 magnitude quake was seven miles west of Edgefield and 18 miles north-northeast of Evans, according to the U.S. Geological Service.

The quake was also about 20 miles from Augusta and 19 miles from Martinez.

It hit at a depth of 3.1 miles.

The quake comes after a 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit the area on Friday night.

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