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Oklahoma Walloped by 4.5-Magnitude Earthquake

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Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013


The above graphic, provided by the US Geological Survey, shows the intensity of the quake. (US Geological Survey)

At 12:10 p.m. local time today, according to the site NewsOK.com, an earthquake hit Oklahoma.

Centered on the town of Edmond (close to the state capital of Oklahoma City), the quake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. It was potent enough to knock bottles off shelves in stores and was felt hundreds of miles away. So far, there are no reports of injury or extreme damage.

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