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Earthquake Reported in Central Oklahoma

January 29, 2009

The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting an earthquake southwest of Oklahoma City.

The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 3.4 and no injuries or damage were reported.

The U.S.G.S. say the earthquake was felt about 5:19 a.m. Wednesday and its epicenter was about 5 miles northeast of Chickasha.

A magnitude 2.5 to 3 quake is generally they smallest that is felt by people. A magnitude 4 quake can cause moderate damage.

Information from: KOCO-TV, www.koco.com

Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Oklahoma

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