2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 29 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — April 27, 2026

2026-04-27 16:28:39 UTC (2026-04-27) · approx. 9:28 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time16:28 UTC≈ 9:28 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.106°, -106.917°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.11°, -106.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1063°N
-106.9171°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sggh
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
1.655°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-11 19:58:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sggh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 29 km NE of Ranchester, Wyoming — April 27, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sggh/