2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — December 20, 2023

2023-12-20 18:47:31 UTC (2023-12-20) · approx. 11:47 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time18:47 UTC≈ 11:47 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.050°, -106.773°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.05°, -106.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0495°N
-106.7734°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lkfd
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
1.684°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2024-02-27 22:56:55 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: us7000lkfd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, December 20, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 31 km NNE of Sheridan, Wyoming — December 20, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lkfd/