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Action Taken Following Monday's Quakes

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Action is taken following Monday’s earthquakes near the Logan County town of Crescent. Several quakes were reported in the area. Three were stronger than 4.0. The strongest quake, felt in Tulsa was a 4.5.

Three disposal wells, closest to the epicenter are taking action.

Operators of two of the wells are shutting down. A third well, is cutting its injections by 50 percent.

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission says the actions were voluntary and no directives were necessary.