Multiple Earthquakes Shake Central Oklahoma Saturday, Felt as Far Away as Missouri and Arkansas
Update: An even stronger 5.6 earthquake struck Oklahoma Saturday evening. Read more.
“OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities say three earthquakes that have shaken much of central Oklahoma could be felt as far away as Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas.
The U.S. Geological Survey says on its website early Saturday morning that a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck at 2:12 a.m., with an epicenter about six miles north of Prague in southern Lincoln County. That’s about 50 miles east of Oklahoma City.
A 3.4 magnitude aftershock was reported at 2:27 a.m. from the same location.
The survey says a 2.7 magnitude quake also was recorded at 2:44 a.m.
Lincoln County sheriff officials say there have been no reports of injuries but several people have reported items falling off walls.” Source – Associated Press.
3.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hit Near Kendrick Saturday – “A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was reported in Lincoln County Saturday night. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit about 11:05 p.m. four miles northwest of Kendrick and about five miles southeast of Agra. The earthquake was about 47 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.” Read more.





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