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M3.0 Earthquake 6 km ENE of Superior, Wyoming — September 24, 2026

2026-09-24 21:34:17 UTC (4 hours ago) · approx. 2:34 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 2:34 PM UTC-7
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.789°, -108.909°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 24, 2026 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km ENE of Superior, Wyoming, at a depth of 13.1 km and coordinates 41.7892°, -108.9087°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 548 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 75 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.79°, -108.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.7892°N
-108.9087°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uu80157946
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
142
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.708°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-24 22:04:37 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Superior, Wyoming?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 6 km ENE of Superior, Wyoming on September 24, 2026 at 21:34 UTC had a depth of 13.1 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uu80157946). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, September 24, 2026). M3.0 Earthquake 6 km ENE of Superior, Wyoming — September 24, 2026. Retrieved September 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu80157946/