2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SE of Wright, WyomingMay 1, 2026

2026-05-01 22:13:21 UTC (2026-05-01) · approx. 3:13 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:13 UTC3:13 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.508°, -105.223°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.51°, -105.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.5084°N
-105.2226°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000shmu
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
1.055°
RMS Residual
0.71 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-15 15:25:44 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000shmu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 1, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SE of Wright, WyomingMay 1, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000shmu/