2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 8 km S of Wright, Wyoming — December 6, 2022

2022-12-06 18:58:39 UTC (2022-12-06) · approx. 11:58 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:58 UTC≈ 11:58 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.677°, -105.494°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.68°, -105.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.6774°N
-105.4940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000j86l
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
1.144°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-11 23:03:21 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: us6000j86l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 6, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 8 km S of Wright, Wyoming — December 6, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000j86l/