5.6 Quake Hits Oklahoma; Ties Strongest in State History

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit the Midwestern state of Oklahoma Saturday morning that was felt throughout a large part of the central United States. No injuries have been reported, but local news reports say residents of Oklahoma City, the state's capital, have reported damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the likelihood of casualties or vast damage is low. The epicenter of the quake was about 14 kilometers northwest of Pawnee, Oklahoma. But tremors were reportedly felt as...

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