2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 32 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — April 29, 2024

2024-04-29 20:10:43 UTC (2024-04-29) · approx. 1:10 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:10 UTC≈ 1:10 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.130°, -106.889°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.13°, -106.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1295°N
-106.8894°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000mv17
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
1.627°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-15 03:58:52 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: us6000mv17). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 29, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 32 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — April 29, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mv17/