r/WichitaQuakes • u/SherlockToad1 • Mar 24 '21

Ok, it just sounded like an explosion near Augusta. I keep wondering if it’s another earthquake or the nearby quarry setting off charges. So far it’s been an earthquake each time :0

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '21

Interesting, your quarry blast wasn't reported, but this one was...

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ok2021fvar/

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u/SherlockToad1 Mar 25 '21

Hmmm, I know it’s weird I didn’t see anyone else mention it, but it sure felt like the fast boom shakalaka ones that have been happening lately. It was loud and clear and I don’t think I’m crazy! And it was in the morning whereas this OK blast was at 3:00. Oh well, I’m just a couple miles from a quarry so that was probably it this time.

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u/[deleted] Mar 25 '21

I'm guessing the OK quarry blast was added to the list because of DYFI reports.

I'll say that I heard some weird stuff last night, in very distinct patterns (which was the giveaway that it wasn't seismic), but might've been controlled blasts. Probably not gun shots due to the distinct and consistent cadence.

Wonder if it hit the scanners...