Minor Earthquake Recorded In Horry County

The magnitude 1.9 quake shook the ground about six miles west of Bucksport and 12 miles west of Socastee.

A minor earthquake was recorded in Horry County over the weekend.

Around 12:30am on Saturday, the magnitude 1.9 quake shook the ground about six miles west of Bucksport and 12 miles west of Socastee.

Officials say given the size, many people may not even have noticed the trembler.

It was the first earthquake of the month, although three others have occurred near Lake Toxaway in North Carolina. The tremors may have been felt over the border.