2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 12 km E of Wright, Wyoming — November 16, 2022

2022-11-16 23:29:37 UTC (2022-11-16) · approx. 4:29 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:29 UTC≈ 4:29 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.750°, -105.338°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.75°, -105.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7499°N
-105.3376°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000iq8x
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
79.0°
Min Station Distance
1.011°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-28 19:58:20 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: us7000iq8x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, November 16, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 12 km E of Wright, Wyoming — November 16, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000iq8x/