Oklahoma suffers the fourth most powerful earthquake in state history: residents warned of aftershocks
On Friday night, February 3 at 23:24, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook Oklahoma, becoming the fourth most powerful in the state's history. It was followed by a series of less powerful aftershocks.
This was reported by ABC News. The epicenter of the earthquake was located northwest of Prague, Oklahoma, just 50 miles east of Oklahoma City.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was felt in most of Oklahoma, as well as in parts of Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas.
There were no reports of injuries, but officials are still assessing the situation, and seismologists are warning of aftershocks.
People online reported scattered dishes and household items, cracked drywall in homes, and a few bricks falling to the ground.
State seismologist Jake Walter said he expects more aftershocks to continue in the coming days, USA Today reports.
The 5.1-magnitude quake is attributed to human activity, particularly oil and gas production.
"Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains, while less frequent than in the west, are typically felt over a much wider region than earthquakes of similar magnitude in the west," the USGS website says.
