2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 28 km ENE of Ranchester, Wyoming — August 25, 2025

2025-08-25 20:28:08 UTC (2025-08-25) · approx. 1:28 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:28 UTC≈ 1:28 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.047°, -106.855°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.05°, -106.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0469°N
-106.8548°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qqws
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
1.711°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-12 16:25:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qqws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 25, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 28 km ENE of Ranchester, Wyoming — August 25, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qqws/