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Strong earthquake shakes central Oklahoma causing 'significant' damage Strong earthquake shakes central Oklahoma causing 'significant' damage
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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has shaken central Oklahoma, leading to reports of “significant damage” to buildings and a gas leak. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has shaken central Oklahoma, leading to reports of “significant damage” to buildings and a gas leak.
The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck at 7:44pm CST, with an epicenter located one mile west of Cushing, about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck at 7:44pm CST, with an epicenter located one mile west of Cushing, about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. It initially measured the quake at a magnitude of 5.3.
Cushing, which has a population of about 7,900, bills itself as the “Pipeline Crossroads of the World.” It is home to the Cushing Tank Farm, a massive oil storage facility that’s touted as the world’s largest. Cushing, which has a population of about 7,900, bills itself as the Pipeline Crossroads of the World. It is home to the Cushing Tank Farm, a massive oil storage facility that’s touted as the world’s largest.
M5.3 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 92 km NE of Oklahoma City (#Oklahoma) 28 min ago. Effects reported by witnesses: pic.twitter.com/TPdolNQL1aM5.3 #earthquake (#sismo) strikes 92 km NE of Oklahoma City (#Oklahoma) 28 min ago. Effects reported by witnesses: pic.twitter.com/TPdolNQL1a
The quake was felt as far away as Kansas City, Missouri, and Little Rock, Arkansas.The quake was felt as far away as Kansas City, Missouri, and Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Cushing Police Department reported “quite of bit of damage” from the earthquake but details were not immediately available. The Cushing Police Department reported “quite of bit of damage” from the earthquake and said parts of downtown were being evacuated due to gas leaks.
Images on social media showed damage to buildings. Images on social media showed major damage to buildings.
Another picture of earthquake damage in Cushing shared by viewer Kipp Jones on our @NewsOn6 Facebook page. #okquake pic.twitter.com/LGGqWVPwHV
Just got to Cushing and already seeing tons of damage! #CushingEarthquake pic.twitter.com/yJwtMS0Nxa
Damage in Cushing. pic.twitter.com/h5HoUBRZpWDamage in Cushing. pic.twitter.com/h5HoUBRZpW
Cushing, OK #okquake pic.twitter.com/PonalgUvaX
Thanks to Cushing native @bencochran for correcting my location. Cleveland Street before and after. pic.twitter.com/bfUdNKtEvZThanks to Cushing native @bencochran for correcting my location. Cleveland Street before and after. pic.twitter.com/bfUdNKtEvZ
One report suggested a cinema in Cushing was being evacuated due to a gas leak.One report suggested a cinema in Cushing was being evacuated due to a gas leak.
According to our sources, downtown Cushing is being evacuated due to a gas leak, and the movie theater roof may have collapsed. #QuakeAccording to our sources, downtown Cushing is being evacuated due to a gas leak, and the movie theater roof may have collapsed. #Quake
Another said there was “significant damage” to downtown.Another said there was “significant damage” to downtown.
#BREAKING: Cushing Fire Dept says they have not transported anyone to the hospital yet for injuries. "Significant damage" to downtown @NEWS9#BREAKING: Cushing Fire Dept says they have not transported anyone to the hospital yet for injuries. "Significant damage" to downtown @NEWS9
There were also reports of a power outage.
Power is out on Cushing, OK. Some buildings are being evacuated, including an assisted living center. #OKquake https://t.co/6oxqVBPFZD
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of Oklahoma last week, with an epicenter near Pawnee.A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northern part of Oklahoma last week, with an epicenter near Pawnee.
Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s sharp increase in earthquakes to the underground disposal of wastewater from oil and gas production.Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s sharp increase in earthquakes to the underground disposal of wastewater from oil and gas production.
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has shut down some disposal wells and ordered a reduction in the amount of wastewater disposed of in others.The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has shut down some disposal wells and ordered a reduction in the amount of wastewater disposed of in others.
Associated Press contributed to this reportAssociated Press contributed to this report