South Carolina Seismic Network

 
 

Seismic Monitoring in South Carolina

The seismic network of S.C. is comprised of several small subnets from the coast to the foothills of the BlueRidge mountains. The areas of particular intrests are Charleston, the Monticello Resevoir, and Lake Jocassee/Lake Keowee.

Charleston, being the site of the largest earthquake on the eastern seaboard in modern times, is closely monitored and continues to be active. Data are recorded at the geology lab (Ashby Hall 202) of Charleston Southern University.

The later two networks monitor activity near hydroelectric and nuclear power generating facilities. Both sites frequently experience reservoir induced seismic activity. Data are recorded at the seismology lab (EWS 516) Geological Sciences Dept., the University of South Carolina.


 

Map of South Carolina with earthquakes and seismic stations

To obtain station listings or detailed maps of the subnets, select one of the links to Charleston, Monticello, or Jocassee.

View a detailed map of earthquakes in South Carolina

 

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