Latest earthquakes near Wyoming, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wyoming, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wyoming? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wyoming, it will show up within minutes.
Wyoming Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Wyoming, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wyoming in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Wyoming that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wyoming in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wyoming during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 47 | 94.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Wyoming
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wyoming occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 160 miles (258 km) west-southwest of Rock Springs, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Wyoming in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 186 miles (299 km) west-southwest of Rock Springs. It is the strongest earthquake near Wyoming in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wyoming, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Wyoming.
Earthquakes by city in Wyoming
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wyoming, The United States.
Use this regional Wyoming earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Laramie and Sheridan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wyoming.
When was the last earthquake in Wyoming, The United States?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Wyoming on the morning of September 15, 2024 at 11:02 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of Rock Springs at a depth of -3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wyoming, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wyoming, The United States?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wyoming on the morning of March 12, 1934 at 08:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west of Rock Springs at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wyoming since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wyoming, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wyoming. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
