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Small earthquake reported in central Oklahoma

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PADEN, Okla. (AP) — The United States Geological Survey has recorded a small earthquake in central Oklahoma. The survey reports that the 3.1 magnitude quake was recorded at 4:11 a.m. Saturday about two miles southwest of Paden — about 55 miles east of Oklahoma City.

No injuries or damage were reported.

Geologists say earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest that are felt by humans.

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