2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Gillette, Wyoming — March 4, 2023

2023-03-04 21:06:14 UTC (2023-03-04) · approx. 2:06 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:06 UTC≈ 2:06 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.323°, -105.574°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.32°, -105.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3230°N
-105.5743°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jiu3
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
1.124°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-08 02:00:48 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: us7000jiu3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 4, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Gillette, Wyoming — March 4, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jiu3/