3.1

M3.1 Earthquake 10 km NNE of Point of Rocks, WyomingNovember 11, 2025

2025-11-11 19:16:20 UTC (2025-11-11) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time19:16 UTC12:16 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.767°, -108.730°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 11, 2025 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 10 km NNE of Point of Rocks, Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 41.7665°, -108.7302°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.77°, -108.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.7665°N
-108.7302°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rmtq
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.840°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 22:05:29 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Point of Rocks, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 10 km NNE of Point of Rocks, Wyoming on November 11, 2025 at 19:16 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rmtq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 11, 2025). M3.1 Earthquake 10 km NNE of Point of Rocks, WyomingNovember 11, 2025. Retrieved January 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rmtq/