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M3.0 Depth: 1.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 04:23:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina (United States) on August 23, 2025 at 04:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 04:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
South Carolina
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.28867, -82.09467
Temperature
20.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.9 km
Shallow
1.9 km
1.9 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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