Multiple Earthquakes Rattle Greenwood County Upstate South Carolina

Greenwood County, South Carolina, experienced three small earthquakes over several days, with magnitudes ranging from 1.6 to 2.2. The most recent quake occurred Wednesday evening with a magnitude of 1.6 near Coronaca, following earlier seismic activity on Monday and Tuesday, including a 1.7 magnitude quake early Tuesday morning about 3.1 miles southeast of Coronaca. The United States Geological Survey confirmed these quakes and noted the depth of the 1.7 magnitude event was approximately 0.2 miles. These tremors are part of ongoing seismic activity in the region, with another notable earthquake of magnitude 2.7 having been reported recently in nearby Polk County. Residents are monitoring the situation as the small but consistent quakes raise awareness of seismic risks in the area.