Residents across the Midlands experienced an unusually loud Sunday afternoon on March 1, 2026, as multiple events combined to create noticeable shaking and booming throughout the region. Earthquake Near Irmo A 2.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded approximately 3 miles due west of Irmo, producing a noticeable rumble felt by many residents.Continue Reading

Did you feel it? A minor earthquake was recorded early Tuesday morning near Elgin, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck at approximately 6:30 a.m., marking the first recorded earthquake in South Carolina for 2026. The tremor was felt by residents across several areas, though its impactContinue Reading