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Columbia, South Carolina – A rare Midwest earthquake early Tuesday is now drawing attention across South Carolina as an unusually strong surge of Arctic air pushes deep into the Southeast, driving temperatures sharply lower and creating conditions that could lead to frost quakes during the coldest overnight hours.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Illinois shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday, centered about 35 miles south of Springfield. The shallow quake was felt across a wide portion of Illinois, with thousands reporting shaking and loud rumbles before sunrise. While no damage was reported, seismic events of this size are uncommon in the Midwest, making the timing notable as extreme cold spreads well beyond its typical reach…