Oklahoma Earthquake 5.1 - On Day Of Chilean Miner Rescue

On the very day of the Chilean Miner Rescue, a 5.1 Richter Scale earthquake was felt in Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to the USGA, the quake hit 5 hours ago.

According to The Dallas Morning News, the aftershocks were felt as far away as Dallas itself and the "Metroplex" including Irving, Lewisville, and Fort Worth, Texas.

The epicenter of the Oklahoma Earthquake was six miles north of Norman, Oklahoma. It was first reported at 9 AM CST. It's the second most powerful quake in Oklahoma history.

Reports of the magnitude of the Oklahoma Earthquake vary. The official report is 5.1 on the Richter Scale, although some organizations are reporting it as 4.3 in size.

Quake Related To Drilling?

Some publications are pointing to the quake being the cause of natural gas drilling, though that has yet to be confirmed.