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The 1886 Charleston Earthquake
- When
- August 31, 1886
- Where
- Charleston, South Carolina
A strong intraplate earthquake struck Charleston, South Carolina, on August 31, 1886, causing significant damage and casualties.
The earthquake occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. local time. It had an estimated moment magnitude of 6.9–7.3 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X. The event resulted in 60 deaths and $5–6 million in damage to 2,000 buildings.
Sources
- 1886 Charleston earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Charleston, South Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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