Oklahoma rattled by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

Initial earthquake followed by at least eight smaller ones as residents across state reported feeling shaking

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook an area near Oklahoma's capital late Friday night, followed by smaller quakes during the next several hours, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The agency said the earthquake struck at 11.24pm and was centered 8kms (5 miles) north-west of Prague, Oklahoma, about 57 miles(92km) east of Oklahoma City.