"Oklahoma Takes Action After 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake"

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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Oklahoma City, followed by smaller quakes, causing minimal damage and no reported injuries. The temblor, centered near Prague, was followed by at least eight smaller earthquakes, with the area having a history of seismic activity linked to wastewater injection from oil and gas extraction. Regulatory actions have been taken to limit injection wells, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has directed producers to close some wells and reduce volumes in others.
Topics:nation#earthquake#natural-disasters#oklahoma#prague#united-states-geological-survey#wastewater-injection
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