2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Gillette, Wyoming — February 5, 2025

2025-02-05 21:56:15 UTC (2025-02-05) · approx. 2:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 2:56 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.271°, -105.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.27°, -105.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.2710°N
-105.4600°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pdga
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
5
Azimuthal Gap
110.0°
Min Station Distance
1.035°
RMS Residual
0.29 sec
Last Updated
2025-04-26 14:47:09 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.3
2 km NW of Little America, Wyoming
6 days ago · -2.2 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Wyoming
View all Wyoming earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pdga). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, February 5, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 4 km ESE of Gillette, Wyoming — February 5, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pdga/