Earthquakes Over Magnitude 4 Among Smaller Temblors Recorded Near Oklahoma City Suburb

Published on January 14, 2024

EDMOND, Okla.—At least six earthquakes that include two greater than magnitude 4 have been recorded near an Oklahoma City suburb, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The preliminary magnitudes of the earthquakes near Edmond include a 4.1 shortly after 5:30 a.m. Saturday and a 4.3 at about 9:45 p.m. Friday. The USGS had earlier rated the Friday night quake at magnitude 4.4 in a preliminary report. No injuries or significant damage has been reported, according to city of Edmond spokesperson Bill Begley, who said investigators will fully inspect infrastructure. “We are in contact with state officials investigating the occurrences, as well as the Corps of Engineers, who will inspect the dam at Arcadia Lake,” said a statement from Begley....

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