USGS: 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Lake Murray overnight

(Courtesy: SCEMD) 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Lake Murray

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The United States Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake was felt near Lake Murray overnight.

Officials say the 2.1 magnitude earthquake about 3.5 miles South-southeast of Lake Murray around 2:32 a.m.

In February, a 3.0 earthquake hit two miles from Lexington.