Did the ground just wiggle in Oklahoma? The Great Oklahoma Earthquake Debacle of July 18th, 2024
Ah, Oklahoma. Land of friendly faces, fried onion burgers, and the occasional tremor that makes you wonder if you're having a sugar crash or the earth is doing the Macarena. So, did your house just do a little salsa routine this fine Thursday morning? Let's get to the bottom of this, folks!
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Did Oklahoma have an earthquake today?
According to the latest gossip on the geological grapevine (a.k.a. the United States Geological Survey website, because apparently geologists are not big on metaphorical fruit), there were no major earthquakes in Oklahoma today, July 18th, 2024 (as of this very moment, which is like, super important).
But wait, I swear the floor did the funky chicken!
QuickTip: Read again with fresh eyes.
Hold on there, partner. Oklahoma is earthquake country, that much is true. It's entirely possible you felt a minor tremor. These little guys are usually under 3.0 on the Richter scale, which basically means they're the shy, awkward wallflowers of the earthquake world. You might feel a slight vibration, or hear a faint rumble, but nothing to write home about (unless you live in a trailer home, then maybe write a strongly worded letter to the manufacturer).
Here's how to detective your own earthquake:
- Check the time: Did the shaking happen around 10:26 pm on July 6th? Because according to the USGS, that's the most recent earthquake in Oklahoma, clocking in at a measly 1.8 magnitude.
- Think social media: Hop on Twitter or Facebook and see if your neighbors are gossiping about the ground acting up.
- Trust your gut: If you genuinely think you felt an earthquake, report it to the USGS [Earth science geek alert: they use this data to track earthquake activity]. You might be the Sherlock Holmes of tremors!
How To Stay Chill When the Earth Does the Wobbly Walk
- Don't panic: Easier said than done, but freaking out won't help.
- Drop, Cover, and Hold on (if necessary): But seriously, for minor tremors, this probably isn't required.
- Enjoy the storytime potential: Imagine the look on your grandkids' faces when you tell them, "Back in my day, the earth used to do the Macarena!"
QuickTip: Take a pause every few paragraphs.
FAQ: Earthquake Edition
How to know if it was an earthquake or my washing machine on spin cycle?
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Earthquakes tend to rattle, not wobble. If it feels like your house is possessed by a rogue washing machine, that's probably the culprit.
How to prepare for an earthquake?
Tip: Don’t rush — enjoy the read.
Having a plan and an emergency kit is always a good idea. But mostly, Oklahoma earthquakes are more like a surprise party than a monster truck rally.
How to stop the earth from moving?
Unfortunately, this is beyond even the coolest superhero's skillset. But hey, at least Oklahoma earthquakes are (usually) pretty chill.
How to tell the difference between an earthquake and me doing jumping jacks?
QuickTip: Every section builds on the last.
Unless you have the leg strength of a champion pogo-er, it was probably the earth.
How to move to a place with no earthquakes?
There's no such thing as a completely earthquake-proof place. But hey, maybe consider a beach house? Just don't build it on sand.
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