Oklahoma quakes News

Kansas House Panel Rejects Bill to Prevent Oil and Gas Quakes

A Kansas House committee has rejected a bill that was designed to prevent earthquakes that experts say are caused by oil and gas production wastewater disposal methods. The Sierra Club and several Kansas residents who say their homes were damaged …

More Quakes From Energy Drilling Expected in Oklahoma

Oklahoma regulators said last week that the number of induced earthquakes could increase as oil and gas production expands in a broad area of the state, and they’re telling energy companies that they need to be ready to shut down …

5 Earthquakes Recorded in Oklahoma Last Week

The U.S. Geological Survey reports five earthquakes – including one of magnitude 4.0 – in Oklahoma. Authorities say there are no reports of injury or damage from the Friday quakes. The 4.0 quake was recorded at 5:35 p.m. near Medford …