Lamont, OK – A 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook an area 9 km east-northeast of Lamont on Saturday evening. The quake was recorded at 5 kilometers deep, causing minor tremors in the region.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at 6:30 p.m. local time. No damage or injuries were immediately reported. Residents may have felt brief shaking, but the low magnitude suggests minimal disruption.
This region of Oklahoma has seen increased seismic activity in recent years, often attributed to wastewater injection from oil and gas production. Scientists continue to monitor the area for any future seismic shifts or aftershocks, though none have been predicted so far…