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M2.2 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 1 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 13:57:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 1 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina (United States) on July 16, 2025 at 13:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 13:57:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
South Carolina
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.02650, -80.16467
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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