USGS: 4.4-Mag. Earthquake Felt Across Oklahoma

A 4.4-mag. earthquake was felt across central Oklahoma on Friday afternoon.

Friday, May 17th 2019, 4:55 pm

By: News 9

USGS: 4.4-Mag. Earthquake Felt Across Oklahoma

Viewers from across the state and beyond were rattled by an earthquake centered in Grant County.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says it was a 4.4-mag. earthquake centered in Medford, Okla. The Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS) says it was a 4.5-mag. earthquake.

Because of the temblor, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Induced Seismicity Department directed "three oil and gas wastewater disposal wells to stop operations until further notice," according to a press release.

This is a developing story.

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