State orders well shutdowns and permit changes after large earthquake near Prague

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Conservation Division has issued another directive for change following a 5.1 earthquake in Prague.

PRAGUE, Okla. (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Oil and Gas Conservation Division has issued another directive for change following a 5.1 earthquake in Prague.

The previous directive was issued on February 3, but the new directive includes disposal wells operating within six miles of the epicenter of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake on Feb. 2. 2024.

According to OCC, actions required by the newest directive:

1. Disposal wells within 3 miles of the earthquake epicenter and with a depth below the Woodford formation must begin shut-down, to be completed by February 17. The gradual shutdown process is necessary to avoid sudden pressure changes that could result in more seismic activity.
2.  In the six mile zone area, no new permits will be issued for disposal deeper than the Woodford formation

For more information, visit oklahoma.gov/occ.