Wyoming earthquakes

M3.6 earthquake 20 km WSW of Fairview, Wyoming

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 20 km WSW of Fairview, Wyoming on Sun, May 30, 1982, 5:55 AM MDT (11:55 UTC), 7 km (4 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.6 (ml), minor
Local time
UTC
1982-05-30 11:55:32 UTC
Depth
7.0 km (4.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter
42.652° N, 111.226° W
Region
Wyoming
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001mkk. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:44 AM UTC.