Earthquakes continue to hit Midlands Friday, USGS says

ELGIN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Midlands has been hit with more than 20 earthquakes this week, according to the United States Geological Survey.

On Friday, July 1, there were two earthquakes reported in Elgin:

5:47 a.m. - 1.6 magnitude and depth of 3 kilometers
8:46 a.m. - 2.1 magnitude and depth of 1 kilometer
1:46 p.m. - 1.3 magnitude and depth of 3 kilometers

In order to give residents and business owners peace of mind, Elgin Mayor Melissa Emmons said she is organizing a town meeting where earthquake contingency plans will be discussed.

Elgin responds amid ongoing earthquake swarm

At least it’s Friday?

USGS reports a 1.5 magnitude #earthquake 3 miles ESE of #Elgin at 5:47 a.m. (7-1-22)

More info : https://t.co/u9Ylbh2LiC pic.twitter.com/jpqkWYbcGc
— SCEMD (@SCEMD) July 1, 2022