Earthquake shakes up Lexington, Columbia areas

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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.

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