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December 7, 2009

NEW - Magnitude 3.5 earthquake in central Oklahoma

JONES, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 3.5 earthquake was recorded near Jones in central Oklahoma.

The earthquake struck about 11:45 a.m. Monday and was centered about two miles southeast of Jones — about 16 miles east of Oklahoma City.

There are no reports of damage or injuries — but residents in Midwest City and Spencer reported feeling the quake.

Quakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3 are generally the smallest felt by people while a magnitude 4 quake can cause moderate damage.

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