Central Oklahoma in the United States was hit by a 5.1-magnitude earthquake on late Friday night, February 3. Here are the 5 earthquakes in the world that occurred in the past 24 hours.
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Late on Friday night, February 3, central Oklahoma in the United States was hit by a 5.1-magnitude earthquake.
The USGS reported that the earthquake happened at 11:24 pm, approximately 6 km northwest of Prague, Oklahoma. The impact of the earthquake was felt as far east as Fort Smith, Springdale, and Bentonville in Arkansas. Additionally, reports from Kansas, specifically Topeka and Overland Park, mentioned feeling its effects. In the meantime, a live stream captured the tremors taking place in Oklahoma.
According to the geological survey, the earthquake occurred at 11:24 p.m. local time near Prague, Oklahoma, specifically about 5 miles northwest. Prague is a small city with a population of approximately 2,000 residents.
Based on initial reports from USGS, the tremors were perceptible in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa. However, the extent of the earthquake's effects remains uncertain.
Comprehensive damage analysis by authorities, especially in remote areas, might not be completed for several hours. There is a possibility of aftershocks happening in the upcoming days.
To examine for any damage, officials might temporarily close down transportation infrastructure in the affected region. Although minor disruptions could happen during these shutdowns, if no damage is discovered, regular service is expected to quickly resume. Utility outages are also possible, especially near the epicenter of the earthquake.
USGS urges people to report their experiences of the earthquake.
Here are the details of the five largest earthquakes that occurred in the past 24 hours:
1. A earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 struck the South Pacific Ocean, located 216 km southeast of Sunday Island, New Zealand. This occurred on Friday, Feb 2, 2024, at 02:13 am (GMT -12).
2. In Haixi Mengguzu Zangzu Zizhizhou, Qinghai, China, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake took place on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, at 12:40 pm (Shanghai time).
3. An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 occurred in the North Pacific Ocean, approximately 73 miles southwest of Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA. This happened on Friday, Feb 2, 2024, at 07:09 am (GMT -8).
4. Valparaiso, Chile experienced a magnitude 4.8 earthquake, with its epicenter located 9.3 km east of San Felipe. The seismic event occurred on Friday, Feb 2, 2024, at 08:48 pm (Santiago time).
5. The Philippine Sea encountered a magnitude 4.8 earthquake, situated 26 km southeast of Tandag, Philippines. This took place on Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, at 12:38 am (Manila time).
