2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km N of Wright, Wyoming — November 5, 2021

2021-11-05 21:08:00 UTC (2021-11-05) · approx. 2:08 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:08 UTC≈ 2:08 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.864°, -105.465°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.86°, -105.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.8643°N
-105.4645°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ft1u
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
1.062°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2022-01-15 20:51:46 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ft1u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, November 5, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km N of Wright, Wyoming — November 5, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ft1u/