Recent Earthquakes in Oklahoma
Once nearly quake-free, Oklahoma became a hotspot for human-induced seismicity linked to wastewater disposal.
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Why Oklahoma is seismically active
Oklahoma recorded fewer than two magnitude 3+ quakes a year before 2009, then more than 900 in 2015, a surge the USGS links to deep injection of oil and gas wastewater. After regulators cut injection volumes, rates fell sharply, making Oklahoma a textbook case of induced seismicity and how policy can change earthquake risk.
Nearby active regions
Live data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, filtered to the Oklahoma area for informational use only. Not an official warning service. Follow local authorities for emergencies.