2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 5 km W of Gillette, Wyoming — March 12, 2023

2023-03-12 22:48:13 UTC (2023-03-12) · approx. 3:48 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time22:48 UTC≈ 3:48 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.294°, -105.571°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.29°, -105.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.2936°N
-105.5711°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jjey
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
1.117°
RMS Residual
1.88 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-20 23:20:18 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: us7000jjey). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 12, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 5 km W of Gillette, Wyoming — March 12, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jjey/