2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NE of Gillette, Wyoming — September 20, 2024

2024-09-20 19:18:32 UTC (2024-09-20) · approx. 12:18 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 12:18 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.332°, -105.442°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.33°, -105.44°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3316°N
-105.4421°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nu3q
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
114.0°
Min Station Distance
1.033°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-23 23:25:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nu3q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 20, 2024). M2.6 Earthquake 6 km NE of Gillette, Wyoming — September 20, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nu3q/