2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 24 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — September 16, 2024

2024-09-16 19:09:19 UTC (2024-09-16) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.044°, -106.918°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.04°, -106.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0444°N
-106.9185°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000neax
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
1.666°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-23 23:25:43 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: us7000neax). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 16, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 24 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — September 16, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000neax/