Oklahoma's request for federal assistance in the wake of a series of earthquakes in November has been denied, a spokeswoman for the state Office of Emergency Management said Wednesday night.

A series of earthquakes caused damage to homes and businesses in Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties. One quake, a 5.6-magnitude quake Nov. 5, was the strongest ever recorded in Oklahoma.

Gov. Mary Fallin said she was disappointed and frustrated with the White House's denial.

“This historic earthquake activity affected so many in Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties,” Fallin said in a statement. “With nearly 200 confirmed homes and businesses damaged and more damage being reported to local emergency management offices daily, individual assistance is justified.”