Earthquake M1.8 – 8 km E of Cross Anchor, South Carolina
Origin Time (UTC)
22:05:09 29.05.26
Magnitude
1.8 md
Agency
USGS
Coordinates
34.654333°N 81.762833°W
Energy Release
0.01 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
6.81 KM
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake struck 8 km E of Cross Anchor, South Carolina on May 29, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 0.01 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 6.81 km below the surface.
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07:54:59
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2.2
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