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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Shakes Oklahoma, Felt Across Multiple States

The late-night tremor, centered near Prague, Oklahoma, prompted no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A crack stretches across the road after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the area on July 4, 2019 near Ridgecrest, California. The earthquake was the largest to strike Southern California in 20 years with the epicenter located in a remote area of the Mojave Desert. The temblor was felt by residents across much of Southern California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Oklahoma late Friday, centered 5 miles northwest of Prague and felt across at least five states.
  • The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 1.8 miles, intensifying the shaking experienced by residents.
  • A series of aftershocks followed, with at least two measuring magnitude 3.0 or higher.
  • No reports of deaths, injuries, or significant damage had been received as of early Saturday.
  • The earthquake is among the top four most significant seismic events in Oklahoma since 1900, with previous quakes linked to human activities such as fracking.