USGS Reports Central Oklahoma Rocked By Second Earthquake In 48 Hours


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November 16, 2009 1:32 p.m. EST

Topics: United States, Science
Ayinde O. Chase - AHN Editor

Oklahoma City, OK (AHN) - Oklahoma was rattled by an early morning earthquake Monday making it the second quake within 48 hours. The tremors were registered in eastern Oklahoma County.

The latest temblor occurred at 5:12 a.m. Monday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake registered 2.5 on the Richter scale and it was centered 2 miles northeast of Choctaw. Officials say no damage was reported.

The region also saw a slight rumbling on Saturday at approximately the same time. At 5:13 a.m. The USGS recorded a 3.0 magnitude quake.

Oklahoma's largest earthquake to date was on April 9, 1952 and caused moderate damage in the cities of El Reno, Oklahoma City, and Ponca City. The quake toppled chimneys and smokestacks, cracked and loosened bricks on buildings and was felt over most of Oklahoma and in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas.


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