Friday, October 15, 2010

OK Quake - 4.3 quake does no significant harm

This morning, at 9:06 local time, an Oklahoma earthquake hit about six miles east of Norman, OK. The 4.3 magnitude quake had been centered about 3.1 miles below the surface of the earth. No significant injuries or destruction are reported by individuals that experienced the tremble in Oklahoma. Post resource – Oklahoma Earthquake – 4.3 quake does no significant damage by Personal Money Store.

Whole state experienced OK earthquake

A lot of the country got to experience the OK quake that occurred. Individuals have reported feeling the earthquake as far as Dallas/Fort Worth. A larger amount of places were able to feel the earthquake because it had been so shallow. The United States of America Geological Survey is reporting the earthquake had been “probably” not enough to trigger substantial damage.

Hall Park, Oklahoma sees the worst of the Quake

The OK earthquake only ruined one small town. Hall Park, Oklahoma reported a bit of damage. Buildings in numerous small cities also as OK City were well-shaken, however. The damage in Hall Park is relatively minor, and ought to be easy to repair. Earthquakes in the 4. to 4.9 range are considered “light” by the United States of America Geological Survey. Typically damage doesn’t occur in this bracket. There had been probably a bit of indoor shaking though.

Giving the Oklahoma earthquake a magnitude ranking

The Oklahoma earthquake is being reported as anything from a 4.2 to 4.9 magnitude. The USGS has reported it as 4.3. The size of the quake will most likely be argued. A decision won’t be made for a few days.

Most did not know the Oklahoma quake had been the culprit

The OK earthquake had been minor according to social networks and also the media. Most individuals who felt the earthquake did not even realize that it had been, in fact, a quake. Numerous thought it was just wind that was strong. Some say they thought the ground was settling.

Articles cited

Texas Strom Chasers

.texasstormchasers.com/2010/10/13/4-5m-earthquake-near-norman-ok/

News OK.com

newsok.com/oklahoma-residents-call-with-earthquake-reports/article/3504095?custom_click=headlines_widget



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