Latest earthquakes near Wyoming, The United States today

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List of latest earthquakes near Wyoming.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 24, 2024 05:24PM
(Denver)
M 2.0 83 mi WSW
from Rock Springs
Nov 24, 2024 08:17AM
(Denver)
M 2.3 123 mi NNW
from Rock Springs
Nov 23, 2024 09:50PM
(Denver)
M 2.1 166 mi W
from Rock Springs
Nov 23, 2024 09:13AM
(Denver)
M 2.9 131 mi W
from Rock Springs
Nov 19, 2024 11:30PM
(Denver)
M 2.7 34 mi W
from Rock Springs
Nov 17, 2024 04:10AM
(Denver)
M 2.2 166 mi W
from Rock Springs
Nov 15, 2024 03:25PM
(Denver)
M 2.2 132 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Nov 8, 2024 05:20PM
(Denver)
M 2.3 130 mi NW
from Rock Springs
Nov 8, 2024 03:35PM
(Denver)
M 2.8 131 mi NW
from Rock Springs
Nov 2, 2024 11:16AM
(Denver)
M 2.8 94 mi W
from Rock Springs
Oct 24, 2024 05:00PM
(Denver)
M 2.5 154 mi NNW
from Rock Springs
Oct 19, 2024 01:51AM
(Denver)
M 2.4 155 mi NNW
from Rock Springs
Oct 18, 2024 06:44AM
(Denver)
M 2.9 171 mi SW
from Cheyenne
Oct 12, 2024 05:29AM
(Denver)
M 2.6 88 mi NW
from Casper
Oct 5, 2024 09:33PM
(Denver)
M 2.5 63 mi NNE
from Rock Springs
Oct 3, 2024 01:32AM
(Denver)
M 2.1 68 mi WSW
from Rock Springs
Sep 30, 2024 08:12AM
(Denver)
M 2.2 167 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 22, 2024 04:15PM
(Denver)
M 2.0 167 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 21, 2024 08:41PM
(Denver)
M 2.3 99 mi SE
from Rock Springs
Sep 18, 2024 02:17PM
(Denver)
M 2.3 167 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 18, 2024 02:15PM
(Denver)
M 2.4 167 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 18, 2024 01:02AM
(Denver)
M 2.1 166 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 15, 2024 11:02AM
(Denver)
M 3.0 173 mi W
from Rock Springs
Sep 13, 2024 11:50PM
(Denver)
M 3.4 102 mi W
from Cheyenne
Sep 11, 2024 02:27PM
(Denver)
M 2.4 145 mi NW
from Rock Springs

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wyoming

Wyoming Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
5 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 24, 2024 17:24

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Wyoming with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Wyoming (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Mar 18, 2020 07:09.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Mar 12, 1934 08:05.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Wyoming.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 18, 2020 07:09AM
(Denver)
M 5.7 160 mi WSW
from Rock Springs
Sep 2, 2017 05:56PM
(Denver)
M 5.3 137 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Sep 10, 2017 03:47AM
(Denver)
M 5.0 132 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Aug 27, 2016 02:47PM
(Denver)
M 4.8 127 mi NNW
from Rock Springs
Sep 11, 2017 07:26AM
(Denver)
M 4.7 132 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Sep 3, 2017 11:41AM
(Denver)
M 4.7 137 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Sep 10, 2017 05:12AM
(Denver)
M 4.7 136 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Sep 3, 2017 10:49AM
(Denver)
M 4.7 134 mi WNW
from Rock Springs
Mar 18, 2020 08:02AM
(Denver)
M 4.6 160 mi WSW
from Rock Springs
Mar 18, 2020 01:12PM
(Denver)
M 4.6 160 mi WSW
from Rock Springs

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wyoming on the afternoon of November 24, 2024 at 17:24 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 133km west-southwest of Rock Springs at a depth of 28km 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.