2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km SSW of McKinnon, WyomingAugust 19, 2021

2021-08-19 22:14:10 UTC (2021-08-19) · approx. 3:14 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:14 UTC3:14 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.895°, -110.034°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.89°, -110.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.8946°N
-110.0339°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000f8j2
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
0.569°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:32 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000f8j2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 19, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 16 km SSW of McKinnon, WyomingAugust 19, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000f8j2/