USGS Outlines Possible Scenarios Regarding Recent Earthquakes

The United States Geological Survey released new information about the South Carolina earthquakes
Kaitlin Wright,

An earthquake swarm began on December 27th, 2021. Since then there have been 76 earthquakes in the Elgin / Lugoff region of the midlands.

The United States Geological Survey released information about the earthquake swarm in South Carolina on Monday, August 22nd, 2022. They are outlining scenarios describing the possibilities of what could happen within a month timeframe.

Scenario One is the mostly likely at about a 95% chance. The earthquakes continue but with none larger than a magnitude 4.

Earthquake Magnitude Scenario 1

Scenario Two is less likely at about a 5% chance. A larger earthquake of magnitude 4 or 5 occurs. This type of earthquake would not cause significant damage, but would be felt over a larger area.

Earthquake Magnitude Scenario 2

Scenario Three is the least likely at less than a 1% chance. A much larger earthquake at a magnitude 5 or higher.

Earthquake Magnitude Scenario 3

USGS says this earthquake swarm could lead to a larger earthquake in the future so remember to: “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” if you feel shaking.