"The foundation systems (the older buildings) have under them is simply different than we would put in under buildings today, so I’m concerned about how much movement there was and if the buildings are structurally sound," Spears said.

Cushing Police cordoned off the most heavily damaged areas of downtown to protect citizens. The area is roughly between Noble Avenue and Seay Avenue and Moses Street and Cherry Street, police chief Tully Folden said.

"We want to encourage all citizens to avoid that area. Allow us to do our job, which is to maintain the security of those buildings down there," Folden said. "We do have some damage down there that we’re trying to keep everybody out of."

The Oklahoma Red Cross opened a shelter at the Cushing Youth Center, 7 S. Little Ave., to house citizens who feel unsafe in their homes after the earthquake. They are supply cots, blankets and food.

Some injuries were reported as a result of the temblor, but assistant city manager Jeremy Frazier said none seemed serious.

Other repercussions from the earthquake include the city losing power immediately afterward, though it was restored soon after, Frazier said.

Cushing firefighters also responded to multiple gas leaks in the city.