3.6

M3.6 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Wright, WyomingFebruary 5, 2025

2025-02-05 21:00:53 UTC (2025-02-05) · approx. 2:00 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.6(ml)
Time21:00 UTC2:00 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.791°, -105.348°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 5, 2025 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude 3.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 43.7908°, -105.3479°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 3.8 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 184 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.79°, -105.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7908°N
-105.3479°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pbna
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
199
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
59.0°
Min Station Distance
1.003°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-26 14:47:02 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.6 earthquake near Wright, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.6 earthquake that struck 12 km ENE of Wright, Wyoming on February 5, 2025 at 21:00 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pbna). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 5, 2025). M3.6 Earthquake 12 km ENE of Wright, WyomingFebruary 5, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pbna/