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M1.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 2 km NW of Coronaca, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 21:04:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 2 km NW of Coronaca, South Carolina (United States) on August 25, 2025 at 21:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 21:04:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
South Carolina
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.27783, -82.11100
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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