2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 3 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming — April 20, 2022

2022-04-20 22:19:00 UTC (2022-04-20) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.319°, -105.530°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.32°, -105.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3195°N
-105.5301°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000h6he
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Azimuthal Gap
162.0°
Min Station Distance
1.092°
RMS Residual
0.39 sec
Last Updated
2022-06-26 01:20:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000h6he). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 20, 2022). M2.7 Earthquake 3 km NW of Gillette, Wyoming — April 20, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h6he/