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M3.1 Earthquake 27 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, WyomingMay 15, 2025

2025-05-15 20:16:06 UTC (2025-05-15) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time20:16 UTC1:16 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.989°, -105.371°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 15, 2025 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 27 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 43.9890°, -105.3711°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.99°, -105.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.9890°N
-105.3711°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pzgi
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.972°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:11 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 27 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming on May 15, 2025 at 20:16 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 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pzgi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 15, 2025). M3.1 Earthquake 27 km SSE of Antelope Valley-Crestview, WyomingMay 15, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pzgi/