The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK

December 16, 2009

NEW - Minor earthquake recorded again near Jones


JONES, Okla. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey is again reporting the recording of a minor earthquake near Jones — about 25 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.

The magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded Tuesday about 1 mile from Jones. No injuries or damage was reported.

Quakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3 are generally the smallest felt by people.

The quake is the fourth recorded in the area since Friday. The previous three ranged from magnitude 2.8 to 3.4.