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Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Recorded in Central Oklahoma

CARNEY, Okla. (AP) — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was among a series of six tremors that struck central Oklahoma on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries or serious damage were reported following the quakes that also …

Investigators in West Texas Following 5.4 Earthquake

MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state’s oil and gas industry, on Saturday sent investigators to west Texas following a 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Midland. “RRC inspectors will be examining disposal activity at injection well …

Quake Brings Halt to Northeastern Ohio Injection Operation

State regulators in Ohio have suspended operations at two deep injection wells for fracking wastewater in northeast Ohio after discovering possible evidence the operation caused a 2.1-magnitude earthquake. A spokeswoman said the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued a chief’s …