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USGS: Earthquake reported near Elgin

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – An earthquake was reported in part of the Midlands early Tuesday.
The United States Geological Survey confirmed a magnitude 2.2 quake happened nearly three miles east of Elgin just after 6:30 a.m.
USGS: Earthquake reported near Elgin(WIS)
No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
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