Small Earthquake Shakes Near Medford

A small earthquake was recorded in Grant County, Friday evening.

Friday, September 18th 2015, 8:17 pm

By: News 9


A small earthquake was recorded in Grant County, Friday evening.

The 3.1 magnitude quake struck at 6:51 p.m., three miles west of Medford, or about 93 miles north of the Oklahoma City metro, at a depth of about half a mile.

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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