2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 17 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — February 20, 2026

2026-02-20 20:12:49 UTC (2026-02-20) · approx. 1:12 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:12 UTC≈ 1:12 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.997°, -106.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.00°, -106.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.9966°N
-106.9798°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000saib
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
1.626°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000saib). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 20, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 17 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — February 20, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000saib/