The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a 2.5 magnitude earthquake near the small town of Allen in Pontotoc County.
No injuries or damage is reported.
The survey reports the quake was recorded at 10:21 p.m. on Dec. 19 about one mile south of Allen – about 75 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.
Geologists say earthquakes of 2.5 to 3 are generally the smallest felt by people.
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