Second earthquake in 3 days reported near Irmo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A second earthquake in three days was reported in Irmo late Sunday.
The United States Geological Survey said a magnitude 2.0 earthquake was detected around three miles west of Irmo at around midnight.

It came after a magnitude 2.8 quake was reported Friday night near the same area.

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