Small earthquake recorded near Meeker
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Posted: 08/18/2012
MEEKER, Okla. (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has recorded a small earthquake near Meeker in Lincoln County.
The U.S.G.S. reports the magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded at 10:30 p.m. Friday six miles northeast of Meeker -- about 40 miles east of Oklahoma City.
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says there have been no reports of damage or injury.
Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest that are felt by humans.
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