Quakes Continue To Rumble Near The Town Of Cherokee

Another earthquake was recorded near the town of Cherokee in what has become the news hotspot for tremors after a pair of four-pointers on Monday.

The latest quake, a 3.3 magnitude, struck at approximately 1:24 p.m., 11 miles east northeast of Cherokee, or about 99 mils north northwest of OKC metro, at a depth of just over four miles.

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It is the second earthquake recorded in the area on Tuesday (the previous was a 4.3 recorded at 6:16 a.m.) and the fourth significant earthquake in the area since Monday.

A 3.0-magnitude quake was reported at 8:19 p.m., about eight miles east, northeast of Cherokee and 100 miles north, northwest of Oklahoma City. It was about three miles deep.

On Monday, earthquakes of magnitudes 4.4, 4.0 and 3.1 were all recorded in virtually the same locations. So far there have been no reports of any significant damage or injuries. Monday’s 4.4 magnitude temblor was reported by residents all across the state.

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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