2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 24 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — March 2, 2023

2023-03-02 21:48:51 UTC (2023-03-02) · approx. 2:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:48 UTC≈ 2:48 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.015°, -106.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.01°, -106.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0149°N
-106.8829°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jgx3
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
1.693°
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-08 02:00:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jgx3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 2, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 24 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — March 2, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jgx3/