2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming — October 16, 2021

2021-10-16 22:47:00 UTC (2021-10-16) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.779°, -105.345°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.78°, -105.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7785°N
-105.3451°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000fvau
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
1.005°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-25 22:58:39 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000fvau). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 16, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming — October 16, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000fvau/