3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Near Cushing

A small earthquake rumbled near the town of Cushing, Okla., in Payne County Sunday evening.

A 3.3 magnitude temblor was recorded at 5:55 p.m. two miles west northwest of Cushing, or about 54 miles northeast of the Oklahoma City metro, at a depth of three miles.

There have been no reports of injuries or damage associated with this earthquake.

This was the eighth earthquake recorded on Sunday above 2.0 in magnitude. Four earthquakes have been recorded near Guthrie, two near Enid and one near Medford.

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.