2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming — December 19, 2021

2021-12-19 20:41:13 UTC (2021-12-19) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.286°, -105.314°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.29°, -105.31°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.2860°N
-105.3143°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000gelz
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.934°
RMS Residual
1.16 sec
Last Updated
2022-03-01 16:38:01 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: us6000gelz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, December 19, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km ENE of Sleepy Hollow, Wyoming — December 19, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000gelz/