3.2

M3.2 Earthquake near WyomingSeptember 14, 2022

2022-09-14 18:09:41 UTC (2022-09-14) · approx. 11:09 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time18:09 UTC11:09 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.666°, -105.246°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 14, 2022 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 43.6663°, -105.2461°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.67°, -105.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.6663°N
-105.2461°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000i82i
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.986°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2022-11-19 23:02:10 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck near Wyoming on September 14, 2022 at 18:09 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000i82i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 14, 2022). M3.2 Earthquake near WyomingSeptember 14, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000i82i/