2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 20 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming — August 18, 2025

2025-08-18 18:10:58 UTC (2025-08-18) · approx. 11:10 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:10 UTC≈ 11:10 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.596°, -105.350°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.60°, -105.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.5960°N
-105.3498°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qvi9
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
113.0°
Min Station Distance
1.086°
RMS Residual
0.36 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:44:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qvi9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 18, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km SSE of Wright, Wyoming — August 18, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qvi9/