"5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Prompts State Shutdown of Disposal Wells"

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Conservation Division is initiating the shutdown of disposal wells in response to a 5.1-magnitude earthquake near the Prague area of Lincoln County. This action aims to mitigate the risk of further seismic activity, with all wells within 10 miles of the quake set to cease operations by February 17. The move comes as a response to the link between oil and gas wastewater disposal and seismic events in the region, with a gradual shutdown process planned to prevent sudden pressure changes.