epicenter recorded about 5 miles northwest of Prague, Oklahoma
felt across state and neighboring states
Oklahoma City
shaking felt in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls Texas
On Friday night, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Oklahoma City and was felt across the state as well as in neighboring states such as Kansas and Missouri. The epicenter of the quake was recorded about 5 miles northwest of Prague, Oklahoma, which is home to around 200 people. The shaking from this earthquake was also felt in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls Texas.
Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are usually felt over a much larger area than those west of them due to their shallower depths. This is because they occur on thinner crust which allows for more seismic waves to travel further distances, making them felt by many people in different areas.
The USGS recorded the earthquake at 11:24 p.m local time and reported that it was a preliminary magnitude of 5.1. The agency also stated that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage caused by the quake, but further assessments are still being made.
The Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS) said in a statement on their website:
Around 11:24 p.m. local time, the earthquake struck near Prague, about 63 miles east of Oklahoma City.
The USGS said earthquakes east of the Rockies are typically felt over larger areas than those west of them.
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The Oklahoma City area felt a magnitude 5.1 earthquake late Friday followed by a series of aftershocks.
Around 11:24 p.m. local time, the earthquake struck near Prague, about 63 miles east of Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma Geological Survey.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author claims that the earthquake was felt in five states when it is only mentioned to have been felt in four: Oklahoma City and Tulsa are not explicitly stated as having experienced the quakes. Secondly, while it is true that aftershocks were expected to continue, this information was not disclosed until after the initial reporting of the earthquake. Thirdly, there is no mention of any other sources or experts who may have provided additional context or analysis on the situation.
The article claims that 'the Oklahoma City area felt a magnitude 5.1 earthquake late Friday followed by a series of aftershocks.' However, it does not specify which cities in the area experienced these quakes.
The author states that 'a series of smaller earthquakes, as large as 3.5 magnitude, were felt in the area.' This is misleading because only one such earthquake was mentioned and its location was not specified.
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'Oklahoma earthquakes' to link the current earthquake with previous ones in Oklahoma City area which were caused by human activity such as oil and natural gas production.
. It had a depth just under 2 miles. A series of smaller earthquakes, as large as 3.5 magnitude, were felt in the area.
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The author Eduardo Cuevas has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes in Oklahoma City as he is reporting for USA Today which is owned by Gannett. The company also owns News Corporation which owns Fox News and other media outlets that have been criticized for their coverage of climate change, an issue related to earthquakes.
The article mentions Jake Walter, the State Seismologist for Oklahoma who works at OGS (Oklahoma Geological Survey), but does not disclose any financial ties between USA Today and OGS.
The article mentions the USGS (United States Geological Survey) but does not disclose any financial ties between USA Today and the agency.
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The author Eduardo Cuevas has a conflict of interest on the topics of earthquakes in Oklahoma City area and aftershocks as he is reporting for USA Today which is owned by Gannett. The company also owns Northeast Edmond Gas and Oil Field which may be affected by an earthquake.
The article mentions that the 5.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in five states, including Oklahoma City area.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred in Prague, Oklahoma on Friday night.
The epicenter of the earthquake was recorded in Prague, Oklahoma.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the U.S. Geological Survey as a source of information without providing any context or questioning their credibility.
]Oklahoma earthquake by: Savion Harvey/KFOR[
PRAGUE, Okla. (KFOR)- The U.S. Geological Survey says a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the area of Prague and parts of Oklahoma late Friday night.
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The author of the article has a conflict of interest with USGS as they are owned by KFOR. The site also reports on Oklahoma City and Shawnee which could be affected by earthquakes in Oklahoma.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes in Oklahoma as they are reporting for KFOR which is based in Oklahoma City.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Prague, Oklahoma late Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
The quake struck at 11:24 p.m and was followed by at least eight smaller aftershocks through Saturday morning with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.4.
Despite the significant tremor, no injuries were reported and the damage was minimal, mainly confined to items being overturned or shaken from shelves within homes according to Lincoln County Deputy Emergency Management.
The earthquake's shallow depth of just 1.8 miles can intensify the shaking felt across a broad state.
There were social media reports of shaking as far away as Kansas and Missouri as well as in Bartlesville.
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The article is misleading in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions Oklahoma City when the earthquake actually hit near Prague. Secondly, the body of the article states that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Prague on February 2nd, but it does not mention anything about this being part of an increasing number of earthquakes linked to underground wastewater injection from oil and gas extraction activities.
The title mentions Oklahoma City when the earthquake actually hit near Prague.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the earthquake was reported on yahoo.com and citing a source without providing any evidence of its credibility.
]A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Prague, Oklahoma late Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
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The article contains a statement that the earthquake was felt as far away as Kansas and Missouri. This is an example of disproportionate coverage for one specific area in relation to others affected by the earthquake.
> A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit in Prague, Oklahoma late Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes in Oklahoma as they are reporting for the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise which is located in Oklahoma.
An earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hit Oklahoma late Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Nicole Polizzi, known as Snooki from Jersey Shore, was in Oklahoma at the time of the earthquake.
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The article is deceptive in that it implies Snooki was caught off guard by the earthquake when she had previously posted on social media about receiving local breaking news alerts. The author also uses sensationalism and selective reporting to create a sense of urgency around the aftershocks, which may not be as dangerous or widespread as reported.
Nicole Polizzi, who is better known as Snooki from "Jersey Shore," was in Oklahoma when the earthquake hit. She posted on X saying, QUOTE, ANYONE ELS GET LOCAL BREAKING NEWS ALERTS The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.
The USGS also recorded a series of aftershocks following the 5.1-magnitude quake. If you aren't from Oklahoma that EARTHQUAKE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A BIT OF A SURPRISE.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the USGS as a source for information about the earthquake. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing how Snooki reacted to feeling the earthquake.
]I need to get back to Jersey': Snooki from 'Jersey Shore' reacts to feeling 5.1-magnitude earthquake
Nicole Polizzi, who is better known as Snooki from ΔJersey Shore,㰾
If you aren't from Oklahoma that earthquake might have been a bit of a surprise
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The author is using the quote from Snooki to make a point about how people outside of Oklahoma might not have been aware of or prepared for the earthquake. This could be seen as an example of monetary bias since it suggests that those who are better off financially may have had more resources to prepare for such events.
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Jonathan Greco has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes in Prague, Oklahoma as he is reporting on Nicole Polizzi (Snooki) and her reaction to the earthquake. He also has a personal relationship with Snooki as she is from Jersey Shore which could affect his objectivity.
Jonathan Greco reports that Nicole Polizzi (Snooki) was in Prague, Oklahoma when an earthquake occurred. This suggests that he may have a personal interest in the topic of earthquakes and their impact on people's lives.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of earthquakes in Prague, Oklahoma as they are reporting on an event that happened to someone who is known for their association with Jersey Shore.
A preliminary magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit east of Oklahoma City on Friday night
The bigger earthquake was recorded at 11:24 p.m. local time about 5 miles northwest of Prague, Oklahoma, and about 42 miles from Oklahoma City
Shaking from that earthquake was felt across a large swath of the state, including in Oklahoma City and Tulsa
Earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are usually felt over a much larger area than earthquakes of similar magnitude in the western US
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Smaller quakes magnitudes 2.6 and 3.5 were reported around the same area shortly after
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states that earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains are usually felt over a much larger area than earthquakes of similar magnitude in the western US. This is not necessarily true and can be misleading.
This statement is based on generalizations and does not take into account specific circumstances or variations in seismic activity across different regions.
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There are multiple conflicts of interest found in the article. The author has a personal relationship with Prague Oklahoma and Wichita as they are her hometowns.
