4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Oklahoma

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MEDFORD, Oklahoma – The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an earthquake near Medford Monday afternoon.

The 4.3 magnitude quake shook the area three miles northeast of Medford and 32 miles north, northeast of Enid at 1:30 p.m., according to the USGS.

The earthquake was nearly four miles deep.

There are no reports of major injury or damage at this time.

According to the USGS, earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely from quakes at a 4.0 magnitude and higher.

Original Article: http://www.news9.com/story/27943528/43-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-near-medford

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