3.6 magnitude earthquake shakes part of northern Oklahoma

 

January 13, 2019



WAUKOMIS, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says an early morning earthquake shook parts of northern Oklahoma.

Geologists say the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 2:20 a.m. Monday near Waukomis, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northwest of Oklahoma City. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of about 3 miles (5 kilometers).

There were no reports of damage or injuries. Geologists say damage is unlikely in temblors below magnitude 4.0.

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