Earthquake Risk in Charleston, SC
Charleston is a city of approximately 150k residents in South Carolina. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Charleston area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 11 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Charleston. The largest was a magnitude 3.6 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina on June 29, 2022. The nearest was 40 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Charleston
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.6 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 171 km | 2.8 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.6 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 171 km | 2.8 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.6 | 5 km N of Sangaree, South Carolina | 40 km | 15.4 km | Dec 16, 2008 |
| M3.5 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 171 km | 2.7 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.5 | 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina | 171 km | 2.7 km | Jun 29, 2022 |
| M3.0 | 5 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 188 km | 0.1 km | Feb 26, 2026 |
| M2.9 | 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina | 185 km | 0.7 km | Feb 18, 2005 |
| M2.8 | 4 km WSW of Irmo, South Carolina | 188 km | 3.9 km | Feb 13, 2026 |
| M2.6 | 1 km NW of Elko, South Carolina | 152 km | 1.6 km | Mar 27, 2009 |
| M2.6 | 4 km NW of New Ellenton, South Carolina | 182 km | 5.7 km | Sep 19, 2014 |
| M2.6 | 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina | 188 km | 1.7 km | May 31, 2021 |