2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 14 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — February 12, 2024

2024-02-12 22:47:53 UTC (2024-02-12) · approx. 3:47 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time22:47 UTC≈ 3:47 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.418°, -105.525°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.42°, -105.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.4183°N
-105.5247°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000lzmy
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
1.110°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2024-04-24 14:42:04 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: us7000lzmy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, February 12, 2024). M2.7 Earthquake 14 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — February 12, 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000lzmy/