2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 29 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — December 23, 2024
2024-12-23 18:38:20 UTC (2024-12-23) · approx. 11:38 AM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:38 UTC≈ 11:38 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.090°, -106.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0901°N
-106.8832°E
-106.8832°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000pfbm
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
1.664°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-08 22:39:09 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pfbm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 23, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 29 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — December 23, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pfbm/