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Oklahoma Area Struck By Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Imaged by NASA Satellite

NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team2016-11-08

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On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at 7:44 p.m. local time, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the town of Cushing, Oklahoma. Numerous buildings were damaged by the temblor, but only a few minor injuries were reported. Cushing is home to one of the world's largest oil storage terminals; no damage was reported to the petroleum facilities. A star marks the epicenter of the earthquake,which occurred at a depth of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). The image was acquired April 28, 2011, covers an area of 7 by 9 miles (11.4 by 14.5 kilometers), and is located at 36 degrees north, 96.8 degrees west.

http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA21099

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  • Title: Oklahoma Area Struck By Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Imaged by NASA Satellite
  • Creator: NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team
  • Date Created: 2016-11-08
  • Rights: JPL
  • Album: kboggs
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