Small Earthquakes Recorded Near Chandler

CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) -- The Oklahoma Geological Survey confirms two small earthquakes were recorded during the weekend near Chandler in Lincoln County. Officials say the first quake was recorded about

Monday, June 23rd 2008, 1:23 pm

By: News On 6


CHANDLER, Okla. (AP) -- The Oklahoma Geological Survey confirms two small earthquakes were recorded during the weekend near Chandler in Lincoln County.

Officials say the first quake was recorded about 9:15 Saturday night and measured 2.2 on the Richter scale.

The second was recorded about 35 seconds later and measured 3.0.

An earthquake of 2.5 to 3.0 is the smallest generally felt by people.

Chief geophysicist Jim Lawson with the geological survey says the quakes rattled a few windows.

No damage is reported.

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