3.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in southeastern Oklahoma

 

October 20, 2019



QUINTON, Okla. (AP) — No injuries have been reported following a 3.1 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Oklahoma.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at 11:09 a.m. Monday a little more than 1 mile (2 kilometers) north of Quinton, about 123 miles (198 kilometers) southeast of Oklahoma City. The temblor was recorded at a depth of about 3 miles (5 kilometers).

No damage was immediately reported. Geologists say damage is unlikely in temblors below magnitude 4.0.

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