While you may think quakes are a western US problem, some of the largest temblors in US history have happened in the East.

ELGIN, S.C. – A magnitude 2.2 earthquake, centered 19 miles northeast of Columbia, South Carolina, shook areas of the Palmetto State on Tuesday morning. 

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremors began around 6:33am.

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People in South Carolina reported feeling the shaking in nearby areas like Lugoff, Blythwood, Dentsville and Elgin. 

This is a developing story. Stick with FOX Weather for more updates.