2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 19 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — April 12, 2024

2024-04-12 21:03:21 UTC (2024-04-12) · approx. 2:03 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 2:03 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.462°, -105.527°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.46°, -105.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.4617°N
-105.5266°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mbt3
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
119.0°
Min Station Distance
1.123°
RMS Residual
0.84 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-17 02:15:18 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.3
2 km NW of Little America, Wyoming
3 days ago · -1.7 km deep

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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: us7000mbt3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 12, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 19 km N of Gillette, Wyoming — April 12, 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mbt3/