(WACH) — A 2.5-magnitude earthquake has rattled areas near Lexington and Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday afternoon.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck around 12:17 p.m. local time, just 2.8 miles north of Lexington, at a shallow depth of 0 kilometers.
The tremor was also felt in nearby communities including Irmo, Seven Oaks, Oak Grove, and Columbia, roughly 12 miles east of the epicenter.
The USGS reported a horizontal location uncertainty of 1.6 kilometers.
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While small, quakes of this magnitude can be noticeable, causing rattling windows and minor shaking, though no damage or injuries were immediately reported.
