2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 20:40:19 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:40 UTC≈ 1:40 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.355°, -105.573°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.36°, -105.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3554°N
-105.5735°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s8j2
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
112.0°
Min Station Distance
1.130°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s8j2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming — January 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s8j2/