2.8
M2.8 Earthquake 28 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — January 6, 2025
2025-01-06 22:19:21 UTC (2025-01-06) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.087°, -106.910°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0868°N
-106.9096°E
-106.9096°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000pi96
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
1.670°
RMS Residual
0.38 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-17 21:34:59 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: us6000pi96). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 6, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 28 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — January 6, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pi96/