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M3.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kings Grant, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 03:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Kings Grant, South Carolina (United States) on February 8, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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