2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 7 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — December 31, 2023

2023-12-31 20:23:46 UTC (2023-12-31) · approx. 1:23 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:23 UTC≈ 1:23 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.356°, -105.503°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.36°, -105.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3561°N
-105.5034°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000m0va
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
1.081°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-02 21:39:35 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: us6000m0va). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 31, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 7 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — December 31, 2023. Retrieved March 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000m0va/