2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 28 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — January 18, 2021

2021-01-18 22:19:32 UTC (2021-01-18) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.044°, -106.844°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.04°, -106.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0441°N
-106.8445°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000d17p
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Azimuthal Gap
99.0°
Min Station Distance
1.701°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2021-03-27 21:05:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000d17p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 18, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 28 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — January 18, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000d17p/