This year’s International ShakeOut Day is October 15, 2026, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home.
At 10:15 am (local time) on October 15, 2026, you can join more than a million people across the Southeast U.S. practicing earthquake safety.
It’s actually a good idea to practice earthquake safety in different situations each year, and ShakeOut organizers are here to support you. For more information, click here.
Many people don’t realize how common earthquakes are in South Carolina. South Carolina records about 10 to 20 earthquakes annually. For the most recent earthquake locations, click here.
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