2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — October 17, 2024

2024-10-17 19:20:18 UTC (2024-10-17) · approx. 12:20 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:20 UTC≈ 12:20 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.672°, -105.328°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.67°, -105.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.6715°N
-105.3279°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nzek
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
1.037°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-26 23:04:31 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: us6000nzek). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 17, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 15 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — October 17, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nzek/