2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — October 21, 2024

2024-10-21 19:09:58 UTC (2024-10-21) · approx. 12:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:09 UTC≈ 12:09 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.633°, -105.372°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.63°, -105.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.6335°N
-105.3720°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nmbh
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
73.0°
Min Station Distance
1.082°
RMS Residual
0.34 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-04 23:07:25 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: us7000nmbh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 21, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 16 km SE of Wright, Wyoming — October 21, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nmbh/