2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 14 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming — February 23, 2022

2022-02-23 22:12:57 UTC (2022-02-23) · approx. 3:12 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:12 UTC≈ 3:12 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.795°, -105.328°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.80°, -105.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7950°N
-105.3284°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000gzn0
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.988°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2022-05-04 13:40:10 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: us6000gzn0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, February 23, 2022). M2.9 Earthquake 14 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming — February 23, 2022. Retrieved May 4, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000gzn0/