Oklahoma earthquake: 4.5 magnitude quake felt across Tulsa area

An earthquake was felt across most of Oklahoma on Monday, with reports coming in from the metros of Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

The 4.5 magnitude quake struck in Medford, Oklahoma about 11 am at a depth of around 7.8 km, according to the US Geological Survey.

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The earthquake was felt as far north as Salina, Kansas, and as far south as Moore, Oklahoma.

Oklahomans have grown accustomed to earthquakes, with thousands registered in the last decade.

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More than 5,000 earthquakes were recorded in the state in 2020, with the majority measuring between 1.0 and 2.5 magnitude. Beginning in 2015, the state experienced a significant increase in higher magnitude earthquakes, however these — measuring 2.5 or higher — have decreased considerably in subsequent years.

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Many have been linked to the subterranean injection of wastewater from oil and gas operations, prompting regulators to order that some injection wells be closed.

Earthquakes near Quinton, Woodward, and Lake Texoma have kept oil and gas regulators busy in recent months.