2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 3 km N of Little America, WyomingSeptember 16, 2025

2025-09-16 13:11:52 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 6:11 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time13:11 UTC6:11 AM UTC-7
Depth-2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.573°, -109.858°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 16, 2025 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 3 km N of Little America, Wyoming, at a depth of -2.6 km and coordinates 41.5728°, -109.8575°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 28.1 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 19 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.57°, -109.86°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.2 earthquake near 3 km N of Little America, Wyoming

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
-2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.5728°N
-109.8575°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
uu80117521
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
173.0°
Min Station Distance
0.123°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-18 18:40:19 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.2 earthquake near Little America, Wyoming?

The magnitude 2.2 earthquake that struck 3 km N of Little America, Wyoming on September 16, 2025 at 13:11 UTC had a depth of -2.6 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 2.2 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: uu80117521). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 3 km N of Little America, WyomingSeptember 16, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu80117521/