3.5

M3.5 Earthquake 27 km NE of Ranchester, WyomingFebruary 11, 2025

2025-02-11 20:06:44 UTC (2025-02-11) · approx. 1:06 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.5(ml)
Time20:06 UTC1:06 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.110°, -106.960°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 11, 2025 at 20:06 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 27 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 45.1103°, -106.9599°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2.7 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 157 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.11°, -106.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.5 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1103°N
-106.9599°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pczr
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
188
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
1.634°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-26 14:47:08 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.5 earthquake near Ranchester, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.5 earthquake that struck 27 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming on February 11, 2025 at 20:06 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 3.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pczr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 11, 2025). M3.5 Earthquake 27 km NE of Ranchester, WyomingFebruary 11, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pczr/