3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

WEST VALLEY CITY — A 3.6-magnitude earthquake hit West Valley City and portions of the Wasatch Front Friday evening. The quake hit about 6:32 pm; the US Geological Survey’s website shows the quake hit 2.8 miles north-northwest of West Valley City, with the epicenter just northwest of Magna. Other surrounding areas including Taylorsville, Kearns and…

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Another earthquake reported overnight in Dorchester County

Another earthquake reported overnight in Dorchester County

DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC (WCSC) — With mere hours having passed since the last one, the US Geological Survey has reported another Dorchester County earthquake. The earthquake happened in the Summerville area, off the intersection of Ashley River and Dogwood Ridge Roads, just after 3:50 am Thursday. Officials say it was a 1.8 magnitude earthquake with…

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Ladson area feels effects of 3.2 magnitude earthquake

Ladson area feels effects of 3.2 magnitude earthquake

LADSON, SC (WCSC) — The US Geological Survey has confirmed that an earthquake shook the Ladson area on Saturday night. The agency reported the earthquake was a 3.2 magnitude and occurred 4.7 miles from Ladson just before 10:40 pm Other areas that felt the tremors included Summerville, Hanahan, Goose Creek and Columbia. The earthquake is…

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3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs

3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Preliminary data shows a 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit Utah County Thursday afternoon. The quake hit about 12:53 pm; the epicenter of the rumble happened about 4 miles west-northwest of Saratoga Springs, and the depth of the quake was estimated to be about 3.4 miles, according to information from the University of Utah Seismograph…

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Summerville shakes with 2.3 magnitude earthquake

Summerville shakes with 2.3 magnitude earthquake

DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC (WCSC) — The US Geological Survey has confirmed that a Summerville-area earthquake shook parts of the Lowcountry Tuesday morning. The agency reported a magnitude 2.3 earthquake that originated between Pineland Drive and Spencer Circle in the Calomet Valley neighborhood. It occurred just before 11:25 am People have reported feeling the quake in…

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