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M2.3 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Fairfield County, South Carolina (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 11:25:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Fairfield County, South Carolina (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. 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: 7.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.2 km
Shallow
7.2 km
7.2 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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