2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 35 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 18:45:30 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.504°, -105.206°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.50°, -105.21°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.5037°N
-105.2055°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s4tr
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
1.048°
RMS Residual
0.48 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-10 15:20:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s4tr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 35 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — January 8, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s4tr/