Episode 3 of 3
Aftershock Activity
- When
- 1886–1916
- Where
- Southeastern United States
Hundreds of aftershocks occurred in the decades following the main earthquake, which together with the shock caused building damage in several cities.
Reports indicate 300 smaller aftershocks within the first 30 years following the earthquake in 1886, with a total count of 435. The earthquake and its aftershocks caused damage to buildings in cities such as Savannah, Augusta, and Columbia, more than 100 miles from Charleston.
Sources
- 1886 Charleston earthquake Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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