NEWS - 2.9 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEAR HARRAH, OKLAHOMA

2.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Harrah, Oklahoma

A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck Saturday morning 26 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, about 10 miles northeast of Harrah, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit about 7:45 a.m., the USGS said.

 

BY STAFF REPORTS | Published: April 21, 2012

NEWS - SMALL EARTHQUAKE REORDED IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY

Small earthquake recorded in Oklahoma County

The 2.3 magnitude quake was centered about 3 miles northeast of Luther in Oklahoma County.

 

From Staff Reports | Published: April 9, 2012    9

LUTHER — A small earthquake was recorded shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday in central Oklahoma, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The 2.3 magnitude quake was centered about 3 miles northeast of Luther in Oklahoma County, and 6 miles west of Wellston in Lincoln County..
It was about 2.5 miles below the surface, the survey reported.

NEWS - SMALL EARTHQUAKE REPORTED NEAR PITTSBURG OKLAHOMA

Small earthquake reported near Pittsburg, Oklahoma

A small earthquake has been reported in eastern Oklahoma. No damages or injuries reported Tuesday

 

FROM STAFF REPORTS | Published: April 3, 2012    

PITTSBURG – A small earthquake has been reported in southern Pittsburg County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The 4.0 magnitude quake was reported at 1:33 a.m. Tuesday 2 miles southeast of Pittsburg located south of McAlester.
No injuries or damages were reported.
The quake was felt as far away as the Tulsa area.

NEWS - SMALL EARTHQUAKE NEAR WELLSTON IN CENTERAL OKLAHOMA

Small earthquake near Wellston in central Oklahoma

 

 

Published: February 29, 2012

WELLSTON (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a small earthquake near Wellston in central Oklahoma.
No injuries or damage are reported.
The U.S.G.S. reports the magnitude 3.0 quake occurred about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday and was centered about three miles southwest of Wellston — near the Lincoln-Oklahoma County line. The area is about 30 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.
A dispatcher with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the office received no calls from the public about the earthquake.
Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest felt by humans.

NEWS - EARTHQUAKE REGISTERED IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY

Earthquake recorded near Paden

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded six miles from Paden on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

FROM STAFF REPORTS  

Published: February 7, 2012

PADEN — An earthquake hit near Paden on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The 3.1 magnitude quake struck six miles from Paden about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Its epicenter was seven miles from Boley and 55 miles from Oklahoma City.
The quake was recorded about 15 minutes after a regional drill was conducted to practice earthquake safety.

NEWS - 2 EARTHQUAKES RECORDED NEAR PRAGUE OKLAHOMA

Two earthquakes recorded near Prague

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that two quakes hit near Prague about 5:30 a.m. Sunday. The earthquakes were about 43 miles from Oklahoma City.

 FROM STAFF REPORTS  

Published: January 29, 2012

Two earthquakes were recorded near Prague Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 2.7 magnitude quake hit six miles from Prague about 5:30 a.m. Sunday. The quake's epicenter was seven miles from Meeker and 43 miles from Oklahoma City.
About the same time, a 2.4 magnitude earthquake also was recorded five miles from Prague, eight from Meeker and 43 miles away from Oklahoma City.

NEWS - EARTHQUAKE REGISTERED IN OKLAHOMA COUNTY

Earthquake registered in Oklahoma County

The quake was centered about 3 miles northeast of Choctaw, 3 miles southeast of Jones and 5 miles east of Nicoma Park in Oklahoma County.

 

From Staff Reports 

Published: January 8, 2012

An earthquake in Central Oklahoma that registered 2.7 magnitude was measured Sunday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quake was centered about 3 miles northeast of Choctaw, 3 miles southeast of Jones and 5 miles east of Nicoma Park in Oklahoma County.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
For more information about earthquakes, go to neic.usgs.gov

NEWS - 2 SMALL EARTHQUAKES RECORDED IN OKLAHOMA

2 small earthquakes recorded in Oklahoma by USGS

PRAGUE — Two small earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma by the U.S. Geological Survey.
No injuries or damage are reported.

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 

Published: January 6, 2012

PRAGUE — Two small earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma by the U.S. Geological Survey.
No injuries or damage are reported.
The U.S.G.S. says a 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded at 10:02 p.m. Thursday near Prague — about 43 miles east of Oklahoma City. It followed a 1.9 magnitude quake that was recorded Thursday morning about 6 miles east of Oklahoma City.
Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest that are felt by humans.

EARTHQUAKE

Magnitude 3.2 - OKLAHOMA

2012 January 03 10:56:57 UTC 

 

Earthquake Details

• This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Magnitude	3.2
Date-Time	Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at 10:56:57 UTC Tuesday, January 03, 2012 at 04:56:57 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones
Location	35.550°N, 96.728°W
Depth	4.9 km (3.0 miles)
Region	OKLAHOMA
Distances	30 km (18 miles) NE of Shawnee, Oklahoma 69 km (42 miles) SSE of Stillwater, Oklahoma 70 km (43 miles) W of Okmulgee, Oklahoma 72 km (44 miles) E of OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
Location Uncertainty	horizontal +/- 6.5 km (4.0 miles); depth +/- 3 km (1.9 miles)
Parameters	NST= 55, Nph= 85, Dmin=5.6 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 22°, M-type="Nuttli" surface wave magnitude (mbLg), Version=6
Source	Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D) Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event ID	usc0007fu7

NEWS - SMALL EARTHQUAKE REPORTED IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA ON CHRISTMAS MORNING

Small earthquake reported in Central Oklahoma on Christmas morning

The quake occurred at 8:10 a.m. and was centered in Okfuskee County, about 8 miles southeast of Paden and 7 miles southwest of Boley.

 

From Staff Reports  

Published: December 25, 2011

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake rumbled Central Oklahoma on Christmas Day, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The quake occurred at 8:10 a.m. and was centered in Okfuskee County, about 8 miles southeast of Paden and 7 miles southwest of Boley.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
For more information about earthquakes, go to http://neic.usgs.gov/.

NEWS -SMALL EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR LUTHER

Small earthquake recorded near Luther

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 2.2 magnitude quake hit near Luther about 1 a.m. Sunday.

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Published: December 4, 2011

A small earthquake was recorded near Luther Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was a 2.2 magnitude earthquake and hit about 1 a.m. Sunday. Its epicenter was 5 miles southeast of Luther and 7 miles southwest of Wellston.
The earthquake was 23 miles from Oklahoma City.

NEWS - TWO SMALL QUAKES RECORDED IN EASTERN OKLAHOMA

Two small quakes recorded in eastern Oklahoma

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that two small earthquakes registered Sunday in eastern Oklahoma. The quakes' epicenters were near Wellston and Gerty.

 

FROM STAFF REPORTS    

Published: November 27, 2011

Two small earthquakes were recorded in eastern Oklahoma Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A 3.2 magnitude quake hit about 3 miles away from Wellston shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday. It hit 4 miles from Luther and 27 miles away from Oklahoma City.
Before that quake, a 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit 2 miles southeast of Gerty about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Its epicenter was 10 miles away from Allen and 86 miles from Oklahoma City.
Three small earthquakes were reported Friday near Shawnee.
The first two quakes, which measured 3.3 and 2.7 magnitudes, were reported just after 2 p.m. about three miles north of Johnson, which is about 10 miles east of Shawnee, the Oklahoma Geological Survey said.
The third, a 3.1-magnitude earthquake, was reported about three miles northwest of Prague, survey officials reported.
The area has been the center of recent seismic activity lately including the largest recorded earthquake in the state's history, a 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Nov. 5.

NEWS - 3.7 EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR PRAGUE OKLAHOMA

3.7 earthquake recorded near Prague

The U.S. Geological Survey recorded an earthquake that struck near Prague Thursday afternoon.

 

FROM STAFF REPORTS  

Published: November 24, 2011

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Prague Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck 5 miles northwest of Prague about 3:11 p.m. Thursday. Its epicenter was 7 miles from Sparks and 45 miles away from Oklahoma City.

NEWS - BIG QUAKE FOLLOWS INCREASE IN OKLAHOMA RUMBLINGS

Big quake follows increase in Oklahoma rumblings

By JUSTIN JUOZAPAVICIUS - Associated Press
 

SPARKS, Okla. (AP) — Clouds of dust belched from the corners of almost every room in Joe Reneau's house as the biggest earthquake in Oklahoma history rocked the two-story building.

A roar that sounded like a jumbo jet filled the air, and Reneau's red-brick chimney collapsed and fell into the roof above the living room. By the time the shaking stopped, a pantry worth of food had been strewn across the kitchen and shards of glass and pottery covered the floor.

"It was like WHAM!" said Reneau, 75, gesturing with swipes of his arms. "I thought in my mind the house would stand, but then again, maybe not."

The magnitude 5.6 earthquake and its aftershocks still had residents rattled Sunday.

Two minor injuries were reported from Saturday's quakes by the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, which said neither person was hospitalized. And, aside from a buckled highway and the collapse of a tower on the St. Gregory's University administration building in Shawnee, no major damage was reported.

But the weekend earthquakes were among the strongest yet in a state that has seen a dramatic, unexplained increase in seismic activity.

Oklahoma typically had about 50 earthquakes a year until 2009. Then the number spiked, and 1,047 quakes shook the state last year, prompting researchers to install seismographs in the area. Still, most of the earthquakes have been small. (1047 QUAKES!!!!!!!!, none of which i felt!)
Saturday night's big one jolted Oklahoma State University's stadium shortly after the No. 3 Cowboys defeated No. 17 Kansas State. Fans were still leaving the game.
"That shook up the place, had a lot of people nervous," Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon said.
The temblor sent Jesse Richards' wife running outside because she thought their home was going to collapse. The earthquake centered near their home in Sparks, 44 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, could be felt throughout the state and in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, northern Texas and some parts of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Richards estimated it lasted for as much as a minute. One of his wife's cookie jars fell on the floor and shattered, and pictures hanging in their living room were knocked askew.
"We've been here 18 years, and it's getting to be a regular occurrence," said Richards, 50. But, he added, "I hope I never get used to them."
Geologists now believe a magnitude 4.7 earthquake Saturday morning was a foreshock to the bigger one that followed that night. They recorded at least 10 aftershocks by midmorning Sunday and expected more. Two of the aftershocks, at 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., were big, magnitude 4.0.
"We will definitely continue to see aftershocks, as we've already seen aftershocks from this one," said Paul Earle, a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Golden, Colo. "We will see aftershocks in the days and weeks to come, possibly even months."

Brad Collins, the spokesman for St. Gregory's University in Shawnee, said one of the four towers on its "castle-looking" administration building collapsed in the big earthquake and the other three towers were damaged. He estimated the towers were about 25 feet tall.

"We definitely felt it," Collins said. "I was at home, getting ready for bed and it felt like the house was going to collapse. I tried to get back to my kids' room and it was tough to keep my balance, I could hardly walk."

Scientists are puzzled by the recent seismic activity. It appeared the latest quake occurred on the Wilzetta fault, but researchers may never know for sure. Earthquakes that hit east of the Rocky Mountains are harder to pinpoint because the fault systems are not as well studied as major faults like the San Andreas in California.

Arkansas also has seen a big increase in earthquake activity, which residents have blamed on injection wells. Natural gas companies engaged in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, use fluid to break apart shale and rock to release natural gas. Injection wells then dispose of the fluid by injecting it back into the ground.

There are 181 injection wells in the Oklahoma county where most of the weekend earthquakes happened, said Matt Skinner, spokesman for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees oil and gas production in the state and intrastate transportation pipelines.

But natural gas companies claim there is no proof of a connection between injection wells and earthquakes, and a study released earlier this year by an Oklahoma Geological Survey seismologist seems to back that up. It found most of the state's seismic activity didn't appear to be tied to the wells, although more investigation was needed.

"It's a real mystery," seismologist Austin Holland of the Oklahoma Geological Survey said of the recent shaking.

"At this point, there's no reason to think that the earthquakes would be caused by anything other than natural" shifts in the Earth's crust, Holland said.

Earle said he couldn't comment on the relationship between fracking, injection wells and earthquakes.

Most Oklahoma residents still see earthquakes as anomalies in a state more often damaged by tornadoes. Roger Baker, 52, laughed at the idea of buying earthquake insurance, although the weekend quakes left a 6-foot-long crack several inches deep his yard in Sparks.

"It's just a part of life," he said.

Prague resident Mark Treat, 52, was at the Dollar General store Sunday, buying paper towels in bulk, garbage bins and a broom and mop to begin cleaning up his home. He said the quake hit hard enough to knock dishes, lamps and a TV to the ground and overturn a chest of drawers.

"It busted up a lot of stuff," Treat said. "I can't believe is only was a 5.6."

one of the comments was this:

This same thing happened in 1811, small quakes preceding three large quakes of 7.7, 7.5 and 7.6 in January and February of 1812. Maybe no coincidence, but something to think about. One of those quakes made the Mississippi run backwards for awhile!

hmm, pause for concern? maybe...who knows? 

NEWS - EARTHQUAKE, AFTERSHOCKS FELT ACROSS OKLAHOMA REGION

Earthquake, aftershocks felt across Oklahoma, region

Multiple earthquakes shook much of central Oklahoma early Saturday, rousing people from their sleep. It was felt as far away as Pleasant Hill, Mo.

FROM STAFF REPORTS    

Published: November 5, 2011

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled homes across central Oklahoma early Saturday.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the initial quake was centered about six miles north of Prague about 2:12 a.m.
That quake was followed by a series of aftershocks. A 3.4 magnitude aftershock was felt moments later followed by another 2.7 magnitude aftershock about five miles southeast of Sparks. Sparks is east of the metro area in Lincoln County.
And those aftershocks continued as a 3.6 magnitude quake struck about 8:36 a.m., also centered about two miles southeast of Sparks.
The National Weather Service in Norman said via its Facebook page the earthquake was felt in Norman and also as far away as weather offices in Topeka, Kan., and Pleasant Hill, Mo.
There have been no reports of significant damage caused by the quake. According to OG&E's System Watch webpage it did not cause power outages anywhere in that company's coverage area across the state. Oklahoma Natural Gas is not reporting any gas leaks or service outages.
Tom Foster was awakened in his southwest Oklahoma City home by what he believes was an aftershock.
"It was a little later than what they say was the initial quake so I think I felt one of the aftershocks," he said. "The bigger quake didn't wake me up. But I know we've already had several phone calls from out of state relatives wondering what happened. I guess it's more interesting than anything that was dangerous."
Heather Spicer of Sapulpa said the quake woke her son and dog up.
"At first I thought and airplane had crashed nearby," she said. "But now I believe it was an earthquake because the whole house just kept vibrating with what sounded like distant thunder outside."
Matt Hoover of Perkins was wrapping birthday presents at 2:20 a.m. when he felt the quake. He thought the experience, his first with a quake, was exciting.
"The whole house started to shake and a low rumble could be heard throughout the house," he said. "It lasted about 20 seconds."

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yup, its true, we FELT this one..weve had reporst the entire time weve lived here of earthquakes, and may have heard a "pop" or a "bump" sound and that was all, but THIS one we felt, and we felt it good.

craig was in the bathroom, daniel was playing a game in the livingroom, and i was right here at my PC when i heard, what i thought was allot of movement and sound from my livingroom, like  rough housing. i was about to ask daniel what the heck he was doing when the floor started to roll...my chair was rolling in circles, and the windows were ratteling, and the house shook for a good 90 seconds..

just after it subsided. craig ran into the doorframe looking at me, asking "DID YOU FEEL THAT EARTHQUAKE?!?!?!" 

umm, yes, the house felt it..lol

then right behind him was daniel running in the same doorway, looking at me saying " WAS THAT AN EARTHQUAKE?!?!?!"

yes...lol

for whatever reason, it didnt concern, me, it was exciting, and different and memorable..and to some degree, fun.

im sure because no harm nor damage was done..but still. i had NO concernes whatso ever when it hit...i just  rode it through..

just as it was hitting and right behind it facebook was all a buzz with connections and status updates and thoughts about it..

it was amazing, to me...

 took a screen print shot of the page the report for the quake was on.

and one 24 hours later (roughly, to show all the aftershocks)

my home location, in realtation to the epicenter of this big earthquake

some humor

MICHELLE

NEWS - 2 EARTHQUAKES REPORTED IN OKLAHOMA

 Two earthquakes reported in Oklahoma

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake has been reported Friday by the U.S. Geological Survey.

FROM STAFF REPORTS  

Published: October 28, 2011

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake has been reported Friday by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was at 3:18 a.m. Friday 2 miles north of Spencer and 4 miles northwest of Nicoma Park. No reports of property damage or injuries were made.
Also, a 3.3 magnitude earthquake was reported at 12:24 a.m. a mile northeast of Spencer.

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pretty sure i really felt this one! would be my 2nd id have ever felt thus far. this one lasted a while. like about 5 seconds, rattled the bed and the window.

MICHELLE

6 SMALL EARTHQUAKES RECORDED NEAR CHOCKTAW, OKLAHOMA

 the edge of chocktaw is roughly about 10 miles from our home. we often hear of quakes that have happened in Jones, Ok (which is closer) rarelt ever hear of quakes coming out of chocktaw

MICHELLE

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6 Small Earthquakes Recorded Near Choctaw

Largest Was Magnitude 2.7, Recorded Friday Night

July 29, 2011

CHOCTAW, Okla. -- The Oklahoma Geological Survey says six small earthquakes have been recorded near Choctaw in central Oklahoma. No injuries or damage have been reported as a result of the quakes on Friday. The survey says the largest was magnitude 2.7 and was recorded at 10:45 p.m. Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey gave the quake a preliminary magnitude of 2.8. The Oklahoma agency says a 2.4 magnitude quake was recorded at 10:53 p.m. and a 2.6 magnitude quake at 10:56 p.m. The other three quakes ranged from magnitude 1.3 to 2.1. Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3 are generally the smallest felt by humans.