I am working from home this morning.

At 9:30 this morning we had a 4.0 earthquake here in OKC...WTH!?!

Second of the year, first was this past monday at 2.8 magnitude.
Last fall we had 19 quakes in the range of 2.5-2.8 All have been from the same location just 15 miles east of the metro. I felt todays at my house, which is 35 miles from its origin. Sounded like a giant stomped on my roof at one end of my house then the other end.My doggies jumped up and started barking.

We had a record blizzard on xmas eve, with snow drifts up to my chest. Finally with yesterday's rain and 60 degree weather most of it is gone now.

We have terrible tornadoes all the time, its just a way of life to here the sirens go off. But whats up with thew rest of this stuff?

Thinking maybe we will have a tsunami on one of our 5 metro lakes or a typhoon soon. I dont know what to expect anymore.

Earthquakes scare me The weather has been very strange in the UK. We have had snow,sleet,rain,fog,frost and sunshine all in one week.But, spare a thought and say a prayer for those poor souls in Haiti.

Ive already done that several times, as I have a strong faith.

Bless you.

Second quake reported at 3.8 this morning....

I know these are small, and have no relevance. But it just does not happen in Oklahoma.

I can only guess it is quite a scary time for you.

No why would it be scary?

Just odd!

Pact with the devil perhaps?

Because I have experienced earthquakes, it scared me then and still scares the heck out of me whenever I remember that time.

Oklahoma

Earthquake History
The series of great earthquakes in the New Madrid, Missouri, region in 1811 - 1812, and a strong earthquake centered in Arkansas (October 22, 1881) were probably felt in the area that is now Oklahoma.

The first earthquake known to have centered in the State occurred in September 1918. A series of shocks at El Reno produced only minor effects; the strongest was intensity V on September 10. Objects were thrown from shelves. Other shocks occurred on the next day. On December 27, 1929, another tremor centered in the same area was felt in portions of central and western Oklahoma. Some plaster cracked and at least one chimney fell (intensity VI) at El Reno. In addition, clocks stopped, objects moved, and some reports indicated the walls and floors seemed to sway. In several cities, people rushed from their homes in alarm. The total felt area included about 20,000 square kilometers.

The magnitude 5.5 April 9, 1952, earthquake centered near El Reno affected most of Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas. Damage from the 10:30 a.m. CST earthquake was not extensive, but many people in the epicentral area were alarmed, some to near panic. Portions of chimneys fell in El Reno and Ponca City (intensity VII). Bricks loosened from a building wall and tile facing of commercial buildings bulged at Oklahoma City. Also, plate glass windows were shattered in the business district of El Reno. The total damage amounted to several thousand dollars. Aftershocks were felt on April 11, 15, and 16, July 16, and August 14; an earthquake that was felt (IV) at Holdenville and Wewoka on October 7 apparently was unrelated to the April 9th event. Homes and buildings shook and some persons were awakened (V) at El Reno from the April 16th shock, which occurred 5 minutes after midnight. Felt reports were also received from Kingfisher, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Union City.

Minor damage to a building foundation and plaster (VI) at Concho resulted from two March 17, 1953, earthquakes about an hour apart. The felt area included Calumet, Edmond, El Reno, Minco, Okarche, Peidmont, and Union City.

On February 16, 1956, a shock at Edmont broke windows and cracked plaster (VI). It was also felt strongly at Guthrie, Oklahoma City, and Pawnee. Southeastern Oklahoma was disturbed by an earthquake on April 2, 1956, that produced thundering, rattling, and bumping noises that were heard by many citizens. Buildings shook and objects fell at Antlers, and many persons were alarmed (V). Minor effects were reported from other nearby towns. On October 30, 1956, an area of about 9,500 square kilometers in northeastern Oklahoma was shaken. The maximum intensity of VII was reported west of Catoosa, where a slippage of the formation caused an oil well to be shut down. Minor damage occurred at Beggs and Tulsa; and isolated felt report was received from Electra, Texas.

A broad area (approximately 31,000 square kilometers) of southwestern Oklahoma and the adjacent portion of Texas was affected by an early morning shock on June 17, 1959. Slight damage, consisting of cracks in plaster, pavement, and a house foundation (VI), occurred at Cache, Duncan, and Lawton. Houses were shaken, buildings swayed, and many persons were alarmed. A smaller earthquake on June 15 was felt by many at Ada and nearby places. Dishes were reported broken (V) and a trembling motion was observed.

On January 10, 1961, a mild shock was felt in Latimer and Pittsburgh Counties in southeastern Oklahoma. Thunderous earth sounds were heard in many places (V); no damage was reported. Another earthquake on April 27, 1961, awakened many (V) at Antlers, Coalgate, Hartshorne, Leflore, McCurtain, Panola, Poteau, Talihina, and Wilburton. Once again, thunderous, deep rumbling earth sounds were heard throughout the area.

An October 14, 1968, earthquake caused minor damage at Durant. Walls cracked, and glass in two structures broke (VI). The press reported that a 5 foot tall advertising stand fell over, and canned goods fell from a rack in a supermarket. Slight foreshocks were felt at Durant on October 10 and 11. Intensity IV effects from the October 14 shock were also noted at Caddo.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake caused some cracked plaster (V) at Wewoka on May 2, 1969. Intensity V effects were reported at several other towns in the region. The total felt area included approximately 33,700 square kilometers in eastern Oklahoma.

Abridged from Earthquake Information Bulletin, Volume 8, Number 2, March - April 1976, by Carl A. von Hake.

The most recent are not in history books yet, But New Madrid has always been active, over the last 3 years there have been many small earthquakes, I even felt my house shaking last summer, Is nothing new.
and is predicted that there will be a major quake again, But will be much worse next time because of increased population.

I stand corrected, we have had 5 since the 2010 began, and 27 total quakes last year in Metro area...most were from same epicenter. Funny, I lived just three miles from where these ocurred for ten years and never felt one.

So, you are saying it's YOUR fault [!] because you moved.

Okay,makes sense to me.

ITS,,,,,coming your way,,,,be firm on your feets,wink....

Fairly active area.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/oklahoma/hazards.php

This data is up to date.

yeah, I remember bein a kid in Dallas in the 60's and grownups talking about earthquakes there