2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — December 22, 2020

2020-12-22 21:03:11 UTC (2020-12-22) · approx. 2:03 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 2:03 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.645°, -105.365°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.65°, -105.36°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.6452°N
-105.3650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000d5i3
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Azimuthal Gap
124.0°
Min Station Distance
1.072°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2021-02-27 23:24:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000d5i3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, December 22, 2020). M2.9 Earthquake 15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — December 22, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000d5i3/