Cushing, Okla. (KJRH) — A 5.0 earthquake in central Oklahoma damaged several building Sunday night.
All of downtown Cushing had to be blocked off as emergency workers assessed the damage.
City officials said multiple buildings downtown were damaged.
Emergency responders evacuated all of the residents at an assisted living facility.
City leaders said the quake caused power outages across the city for about 2 hours.
They said gas leaks also occurred, but crews have contained them.
Officials said this is the largest earthquake they’ve had, but feel the emergency responders were prepared to take action quickly.
Some minor injuries were reported, but none were life threatening.
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