Nearly $1.4 million in state money will be spent on improving research on the growing number of earthquakes that have been shaking Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin said Thursday.

She has ordered that money from an emergency fund be provided to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Geological Survey.

"I'm committed to funding seismic research, bringing online advanced technology and more staff to fully support our regulators as they take meaningful action on earthquakes," she said.

The funds will allow the commission to make computer updates and hire two contract geologists and other staff. It also will pay for more seismic monitoring stations.