Earthquake hits near Charleston

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Summerville, North Charleston area this morning. College of Charleston earthquake center spokesman Steve Jaume says this morning’s earthquake is not unusual.

“This is kind of normal for this area. We have these small earthquakes all the time. This one is a little bit larger than usual, so a few people felt it this morning at about 5:04 a.m.,” says Jaume.

Jaume says the earthquake, and even the possibility of another one, does not effect offshore drilling.

“It shouldn’t. The earthquakes we have around here in the Lowcountry are centered around the Summerville area, so they are on-shore. So, I wouldn’t expect any direct effect with anything to do with off-shore drilling,” says Jaume.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries.