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Multiple earthquakes felt across Oklahoma, region


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One wonders if this is part of some long term trend. Maybe some sort of liquid/gas/magna bubble pushing up? Or stress building up on those faults from an external push by other faults?

From the USGS http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/usb0006klz.php#summary

In 2008 the rate of earthquakes began to rise, with over a dozen earthquakes occurring in the region east- northeast of Oklahoma City and southwest of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2009 the rate of seismicity continued to climb, with nearly 50 earthquakes recorded--many big enough to be felt. In 2010 this activity continued. The magnitude 4.7 and 5.6 earthquakes of November 5, 2011, are the largest events recorded during this period of increased seismicity. Additionally, the M5.6 quake is the largest quake to hit Oklahoma in modern times.

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