Oklahoma earthquakes News

Hundreds of Oklahomans Turn Out for Earthquake Hearing

Oklahoma residents concerned with a dramatic increase in the number of earthquakes called for more regulations on the oil and gas industry on Jan. 15 and urged state leaders to take action to stop the quakes. About 200 people tried …

Oklahoma Residents Sue 12 Energy Companies Following Earthquakes

A group of Edmond residents has filed a lawsuit against 12 energy companies, claiming that their saltwater disposal wells were partly to blame for earthquakes in central Oklahoma in recent weeks. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to stop the …

Northwest Oklahoma Hit with 3 Quakes of Magnitude 4.0 or More

Three earthquakes capable of causing moderate damage have been recorded in northwestern Oklahoma. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.7 quake hit just before 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 about 20 miles northwest of Fairview and a magnitude 4.8 …

Oklahoma Orders Reduction in Wastewater Disposal after Quakes

The state commission that regulates Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry on Jan. 4 ordered some injection well operators to reduce wastewater disposal volumes after at least a dozen earthquakes hit an area north of Oklahoma City in less than …

4.3 Magnitude Quake Knocks Out Power in Central Oklahoma

A strong, 4.3-magnitude earthquake woke many people in the Oklahoma City area early on Dec. 29 and knocked out power to thousands of homes, the latest in a series of temblors that’s prompted state regulators to call for more restrictions …

Safety Experts: Oklahoma Quakes a National Security Threat

In the months after Sept. 11, 2001, as U.S. security officials assessed the top targets for potential terrorist attacks, the small town of Cushing, Okla., received special attention. Even though it is home to fewer than 10,000 people, Cushing is …

Earthquakes Knock Out Power in Oklahoma Town

Two earthquakes — including one of magnitude 4.0 — rattled Cushing, Okla., and caused power outages, but no injuries or significant damage is reported. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 4.0 magnitude quake struck at 8:16 p.m. on Sept. 24 …

Dual Magnitude 4.0 Earthquakes Shake Northern Oklahoma

The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded several earthquakes in northern Oklahoma, including two of magnitude 4.0. No damage or injuries are reported from the Tuesday and Wednesday temblors. The USGS reports a 4.0 magnitude earthquake one mile northwest of Cushing …