A small earthquake was the source of the jolt that caused many people's homes to shake in the Midlands Monday night. The US Geological Survey confirmed the 2.6 magnitude quake struck at 6:53 p.m. and took place about a mile below the surface. The epicenter was between Batesburg-Leesville and Gilbert, about 2.4 miles southwest of the Summit area in Lexington County. People began messaging the WLTX social media channels and calling our newsroom.