Central
Oklahoma continued to experience dozens of aftershocks yesterday,
nearly 24 hours since the state’s strongest earthquake since 1952 was
felt throughout the region. More than 10 aftershocks measuring at least
3.0 magnitude were reported in the hours after a 5.6-magnitude
earthquake took residents by surprise Saturday night. The temblor
rattled homes and structures, causing belongings to scatter in houses
and sending booming sounds through the area. The 5.6-magnitude quake
struck four miles east of Sparks in Lincoln County at 11:53 p.m. [ET]
Saturday. It struck in the same area where a 4.7-magnitude quake struck
just hours earlier – at 3:12 a.m. [ET] Saturday. By 8 a.m. yesterday
geologists had recorded more than 30 aftershocks. One man was reportedly
injured when he tripped and hit his head while attempting to flee his
home near Prague, Oklahoma. The tremors were reportedly felt as far away
as Illinois, Kansas, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas.
