2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 21 km E of Wright, Wyoming — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 21:01:56 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 2:01 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:01 UTC≈ 2:01 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.783°, -105.227°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.78°, -105.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7835°N
-105.2265°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rqh6
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
124.0°
Min Station Distance
0.924°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:14 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rqh6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 21 km E of Wright, Wyoming — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rqh6/