5.1-magnitude earthquake shook Oklahoma just after 9 a.m. Wednesday, and tremors were reported everywhere from the Kansas state line to the Red River.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was centered at Lake Thunderbird State Park, about six miles southeast of Norman.
"It came in loud and strong on all of our seismic stations and we are checking all of our equipment now," said Randy Keller, director at the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry said today that state authorities are in the process of reviewing state infrastructure in the wake of this morning’s earthquake in Oklahoma.
“Teams are already in the field examining roads, bridges and other state structures to determine if any damage occurred and whether any additional actions are necessary to protect public safety,” Henry said in a statement. “There’s certainly no reason to panic, but we want to err on the side of caution and do everything we can to make sure people and structures are safe.”
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, along with their consulting engineer, The Benham Companies, began inspections on all bridges located around the Oklahoma City metro area after Wednesday morning's 5.1 magnitude earthquake.
911 dispatchers in the Tulsa area reported getting 50 to 60 calls following the quake from residents wondering what caused the shaking.
Dispatch Supervisor Michael Pittman said no one called to report an emergency in the Tulsa area concerning the quake.
None of the calls were from overly worried residents, he said, "But some of the people here were."
At Hale High School, students were in the halls getting ready for their first class to start at 9:10 a.m.
Principal Caleb Starr said a secretary in the main office felt the quake, so an e-mail was sent out to all teachers, directing them to discuss what happened with their students.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake was centered at Lake Thunderbird State Park, about six miles southeast of Norman.
"It came in loud and strong on all of our seismic stations and we are checking all of our equipment now," said Randy Keller, director at the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry said today that state authorities are in the process of reviewing state infrastructure in the wake of this morning’s earthquake in Oklahoma.
“Teams are already in the field examining roads, bridges and other state structures to determine if any damage occurred and whether any additional actions are necessary to protect public safety,” Henry said in a statement. “There’s certainly no reason to panic, but we want to err on the side of caution and do everything we can to make sure people and structures are safe.”
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, along with their consulting engineer, The Benham Companies, began inspections on all bridges located around the Oklahoma City metro area after Wednesday morning's 5.1 magnitude earthquake.
911 dispatchers in the Tulsa area reported getting 50 to 60 calls following the quake from residents wondering what caused the shaking.
Dispatch Supervisor Michael Pittman said no one called to report an emergency in the Tulsa area concerning the quake.
None of the calls were from overly worried residents, he said, "But some of the people here were."
At Hale High School, students were in the halls getting ready for their first class to start at 9:10 a.m.
Principal Caleb Starr said a secretary in the main office felt the quake, so an e-mail was sent out to all teachers, directing them to discuss what happened with their students.
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