2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 16 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — January 24, 2024

2024-01-24 22:06:52 UTC (2024-01-24) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:06 UTC≈ 3:06 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.442°, -105.469°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.44°, -105.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.4420°N
-105.4688°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ltkx
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
1.078°
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-30 22:32:10 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: us7000ltkx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, January 24, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 16 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ltkx/