2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming — August 13, 2023

2023-08-13 21:18:59 UTC (2023-08-13) · approx. 2:18 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:18 UTC≈ 2:18 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.535°, -105.413°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.54°, -105.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.5352°N
-105.4134°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kzrg
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
1.156°
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-27 21:39:01 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: us6000kzrg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 13, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 24 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming — August 13, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kzrg/