A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted Oklahoma and was felt across at least five states throughout the Southern Plains late Friday.
The United States Geological Survey said that the tremor struck near the town of Prague, about 57 miles east of Oklahoma City at 11:34 p.m. CT.
The quake’s epicenter was 4.9 miles northwest of Prague, where the tremor was widely felt. What made the shaking feel even stronger was the “shallow” status of the quake which didn’t exceed 1.8 miles in depth.
Residents took to social media to report seeing their walls cracking and hearing what sounded like thunder as the ground shook beneath them.
The USGS said that aftershocks would continue after seismometers recorded six, beyond 2.5 magnitude quakes following the major earthquake.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries but city officials are currently inspecting the infrastructure.
“We are in contact with state officials investigating the occurrences, as well as the Corps of Engineers, who will inspect the dam at Arcadia Lake,” said spokesperson Bill Begley.
Friday’s quake came less than a month after a series of quakes jolted the Sooner State, with the strongest reaching a 4.4 magnitude.
