Small Earthquake Recorded in Central Oklahoma

January 10, 2012

The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a small earthquake in central Oklahoma.

No injuries or damage are reported.

The 2.7 magnitude quake occurred at 8:50 p.m. Sunday and was centered between about three miles northeast of Choctaw – about 16 miles east of Oklahoma City.

Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are general the smallest that are felt by humans.