Series of small earthquakes shake central Oklahoma

 


KINGFISHER, Okla. (AP) — No injuries or damage have been reported following several small earthquakes in central Oklahoma.

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.1 temblor was recorded at 9:44 a.m. Tuesday 7 miles (12 kilometers) west of Kingfisher, or about 35 miles (58 kilometers) west of Oklahoma City. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 4 miles (6.3 kilometers). Two other earthquakes, both magnitude 2.6, were recorded in the same area Tuesday.

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