Earthquake shakes up Lexington, Columbia areas

USGS confirms that an earthquake shook up parts of the Midlands on Thursday. (Photo: SCEMD)
SC Emergency Management Division
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– USGS confirms that an earthquake shook up parts of the Midlands on Thursday.
According to USGS, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake about 2.5 miles (4 km) from Lexington was felt around 12:15 pm this afternoon, Feb. 26.