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M3.1 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Wright, WyomingFebruary 25, 2026

2026-02-25 19:14:02 UTC (2026-02-25) · approx. 12:14 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time19:14 UTC12:14 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.725°, -105.328°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 25, 2026 at 19:14 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 43.7255°, -105.3278°.

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 43.73°, -105.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.7255°N
-105.3278°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s09y
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
1.014°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-12 17:28:19 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Wright, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 13 km ESE of Wright, Wyoming on February 25, 2026 at 19:14 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.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s09y). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 25, 2026). M3.1 Earthquake 13 km ESE of Wright, WyomingFebruary 25, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s09y/