COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, February 14, 2014, 12:20 p.m.) – The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred at 10:23 p.m. Friday.  The epicenter of the earthquake was 7 miles away from Edgefield, South Carolina, and was felt throughout the state. 
 
At this time, there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage.  There have been no requests for state assistance.  The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is working closely with state agencies, county emergency managers in all 46 counties to determine the earthquake’s effects on the state.
 
This is the 13th earthquake in the past 12 months.  
South Carolina normally experiences 15-20 earthquakes per year.
This is the highest magnitude earthquake since November 11th, 2002, when we experienced a magnitude 4.4 earthquake with an epicenter near Charleston.
The largest earthquake recorded on the East Coast had a 7.3 magnitude, centered in Summerville, S.C., occurring in 1886.  More info at www.scemd.org
 
 
USEFUL LINKS:
 
South Carolina Emergency Management Division:
www.scemd.org
 
South Carolina Earthquake Guide:
www.tinyurl.com/sceqguide
 
U.S. Geological Survey:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter (drill down to today’s earthquake, see maps, and a “did you feel it” reporting form for citizens)
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning  (learn more about earthquakes and how to prepare).