2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 20 km NNW of Gillette, Wyoming — March 20, 2023

2023-03-20 22:17:59 UTC (2023-03-20) · approx. 3:17 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:17 UTC≈ 3:17 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.461°, -105.598°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.46°, -105.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.4609°N
-105.5981°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jlja
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
1.172°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-26 21:54:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jlja). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 20, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 20 km NNW of Gillette, Wyoming — March 20, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jlja/