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06-8-04 - Parts of Southern Oklahoma felt the effects of a minor earthquake Monday evening. Initial estimates showed the quake hit a 2.7 on the Richter scale. The Oklahoma Geological Survey now puts the quake at a 3.7.
There are no reports of injuries or major damages. The shaking rattled windows and knocked pictures off of walls. It started at 7:09pm and was centered near Lone Grove and 8 miles northwest of Ardmore.
Emergency management crews recommend homeowners check the foundations around their houses and report any gas line ruptures.
This is not the first earthquake in Oklahoma this year. In January, Jefferson County reported a 2.6 magnitude quake. Garvin County felt a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in April. In 1952, the largest earthquake in state history was reported in El Reno, Oklahoma. It measured at 5.5 on the Richter scale.
Posted: 06/17/2013 - ARDMORE, Okla. —The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation announced the 2013-2014 recipients of the Sam Noble Scholarships this week, awarding $140,000 in scholarships to 10 southern Oklahoma students.
Posted: 06/13/2013 - DURANT, Okla. -- Southeastern Oklahoma State University has scheduled Camp SE for June 23-24, July 21-22 and July 28-29 on campus.
Updated: 06/10/2013 - (LEONARD,TEXAS) -- Leonard residents are worried that piles of tires sitting at a vacant service shop are attracting mosquitoes and endagering their health
