South Carolina’s Charleston area produced the powerful 1886 earthquake and remains the Southeast’s most notable seismic zone. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in South Carolina - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in South Carolina, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in South Carolina
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in South Carolina feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in South Carolina in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in South Carolina: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in South Carolina today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Carolina in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in South Carolina yesterday?
0 earthquakes were recorded in or near South Carolina in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in South Carolina this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 0 earthquakes recorded in or near South Carolina in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in South Carolina in the last 30 days?
1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Carolina in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.2.
Does South Carolina get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquakes have been recorded in or near South Carolina in the last 30 days. South Carolina’s Charleston area produced the powerful 1886 earthquake and remains the Southeast’s most notable seismic zone.
What was the most recent earthquake in South Carolina?
The most recent earthquake in South Carolina was a magnitude 2.2 event near SOUTH CAROLINA at a depth of 4 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in South Carolina recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near South Carolina was magnitude 2.2 near SOUTH CAROLINA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for South Carolina?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for South Carolina on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for South Carolina?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for South Carolina, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for South Carolina
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.