Blanchard Earthquake Activity

[Sanford]

July 13, 2016
Media Advisory – Blanchard Earthquake Activity

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Oil and Gas Division is investigating all oil and gas activity in the Blanchard area in response to earthquake activity in the area.

United States Geological Survey data shows 9 recent events in the area.

The area is outside of the 15,000 square mile Area of Interest put in place earlier this year in which Arbuckle disposal well activities have been restricted and new requirements placed on their operation.

Because there are no Arbuckle disposal wells within at least a 20 mile area of the earthquakes, all oil and gas operations in the area are being examined. Relevant data is being given to the Oklahoma Geological Survey for further analysis.

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