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Photos. There have been more than 150 earthquakes in the past week in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Geological Survey (OGS).Thatâs not normal. Before 2009, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported Oklahoma would typically get three or fewer 3.0+ magnitude quakes a year.n the last few years, the average jumped up to about 40 significant quakes a year. Less than 2 months into 2014, Oklahoma has had more than 25 quakes registering 3.0+ magnitude in Oklahoma. Michael Lewchuk, an earthquake expert with Casady School, told KOCO, âFor Oklahoma that is an unusually large amount.
The Answer Is Really Surprising! For many years California has been considered by most as the earthquake capital of the US... that is until this year. Who do you think has surpassed California for the most earthquakes of 3.0 magnitude or larger in the United States? I would have never guessed! The Answer... The answer is Oklahoma! According to the USGS, in June, Oklahoma moved passed California for the most quakes of magnitude 3.0 or larger in the US. Just today alone, Oklahoma has had two 3.2 earthquakes clustered around the Oklahoma City metro area. Why Is Oklahoma The Earthquake Capital Of The US Now?