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Oklahoma hit by record 5.6 quake and wastewater well shutdowns
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake centered in Pawnee County jolted north-central Oklahoma, triggering a shutdown of 37 wastewater wells tied to oil and gas production. Gov. Fallin called the order statewide, with 725 square miles affected, as damage included collapsed stonework and blocked streets in central Pawnee. The event underscores links between deep wastewater disposal and increased seismic activity in the region.
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Oklahoma
California
Pawnee
U.S. Geological Survey
Mary Fallin
Osage County
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Pawnee County
Mark Randell
Associated Press
Brad Sewell
Koki-Tv
Pawnee Nation