Oklahoma hit by EARTHQUAKE: Tremors cause panic in US state
THE north of Oklahoma has been rocked by an earthquake which ‘rattled’ houses, according to social media reports.
An earthquake has hit Oklahoma
The US Geological Survey (USGS) said Tulsa was hit by an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale at around 11.30 PM local time.
The tremor sparked fear among residents who, just two months ago, were struck by a 5.6 tremor – one of the strongest quakes in the central US state since records began.
However, there have been no reported injuries or damage to buildings.
Many took to social media to share their experience.
Fracking has been blamed for the seismic activity in Oklahoma
One wrote: “I felt it, couldn't figure why the wall was vibrating. Wow.”
Another added: “My dog felt it before it started and then barked the whole time it was rattling the house.”
While a third said: “Wow it's Rocking in #Tulsa tonight.”
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Many have linked the recent seismic activity in Oklahoma to fracking in the region.
It was not known if the latest quake was linked to oil production activities.
Oklahoma has seen a surge in seismic activity in recent years, which seismologists have said may be linked to oil production activities.
The state has been recording 2.5 earthquakes daily of a magnitude 3 or greater, a rate 600 times greater than observed before 2008.