2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NE of Wright, Wyoming — February 12, 2023

2023-02-12 21:01:57 UTC (2023-02-12) · approx. 2:01 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:01 UTC≈ 2:01 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.847°, -105.304°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.85°, -105.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.8471°N
-105.3037°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000jqce
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.955°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-22 21:33:00 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: us6000jqce). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 12, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 18 km NE of Wright, Wyoming — February 12, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000jqce/