Damage reported after earthquakes in Oklahoma

The Associated Press - March 6, 2018 12:38 pm

BRECKENRIDGE, Okla. (AP) – Damage is being reported after two 4.2-magnitude earthquakes rattled northern Oklahoma.
The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quakes hit Sunday evening near the town of Breckenridge, about 70 miles  north of Oklahoma City.
Garfield County Emergency Management Director Mike Honigsberg says bricks were split or pulled from walls of homes and buildings, while cracks were reported in walls and ceilings. Smaller quakes were reported in the same area early Monday.
No injuries were reported.
The number of earthquakes in Oklahoma has spiked in recent years, with many linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and gas production. Regulators have directed several oil and gas producers to close or reduce the volume of injection wells.
Before 2009, Oklahoma averaged one magnitude 3.0 earthquake a year. The number jumped to 903 such earthquakes in 2015 before declining to 304 last year.

 

Latest Stories

NOC Daisy Award Finalist Dr. Yuracy Salazar-Lee

Northern Oklahoma College Nursing faculty members will be honored with The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing...

Mom Prom 2024 at Marland’s Place This Saturday

Last call for tickets to the “Mom Prom” at Marland’s Place. The fun event will be...

Wildcat Theatre Company to Present Dinner Theatre Performance of “Almost, Maine”

The Wildcat Theatre Company will present a dinner theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 10 and...