2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 31 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — February 12, 2024

2024-02-12 20:56:36 UTC (2024-02-12) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.124°, -106.912°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.12°, -106.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1236°N
-106.9123°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lysh
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
98.0°
Min Station Distance
1.637°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-24 14:42:01 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: us7000lysh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 12, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 31 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lysh/