5.6 magnitude quake rocks central Oklahoma on day of quakes; officials report no injuries

SPARKS, Okla. — A 5.6 magnitude quake rocked central Oklahoma late Saturday after a day of smaller quakes, leaving cracked buildings and a buckled highway but no initial reports of major damage. The temblor was so strong it rattled a packed college football stadium 50 miles away and could be felt in Tennessee. Read full article >>

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