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Generally referred to as August 31, 1886, as the earthquake occurred at 9:51 pm local
time. Eight minutes later there was a severe aftershock. This was the most damaging
earthquake to occur in the southeastern U.S. and one of the largest historic shocks
in eastern North America. Structural damage was reported within several hundred kilometers
from Charleston, and long-period effects were observed at distances exceeding 1,000
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