Latest Earthquakes near Charleston
Live map and archive of seismic activity in and around Charleston, West Virginia.
Charleston Activity Report
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Common Questions about Earthquakes near Charleston
Is Charleston in an earthquake-prone area?
Charleston and the surrounding West Virginia region may experience seismic activity of varying strength. The map above helps you review nearby recent events and get a quick sense of local seismic patterns.
When was the last earthquake near Charleston?
Use the filters above to check the latest earthquakes near Charleston. The past-hour, past-day, and past-7-day views are especially helpful if you are monitoring current activity.
What is the largest earthquake recorded near Charleston?
Switch to a wider custom date range to look further back in the archive. That makes it much easier to identify the strongest historical earthquakes around Charleston.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our broader archive reaches back to 1900. To keep performance stable, the visible list is capped at the 2000 most relevant events for your current filters.
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