Small Quake Rumbles In Payne County

A small earthquake was recorded in Payne County, Sunday morning.

Sunday, September 20th 2015, 10:50 am

By: News 9


A small earthquake was recorded in Payne County, Sunday morning.

The 3.0 magnitude quake struck at 8:06 a.m., four miles west of Cushing, or about 51 miles northeast of the Oklahoma City metro, at a depth of three miles. 

No damage or injuries have been reported with this quake.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely with quakes at magnitudes of 4.0 and higher.

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