Wyoming earthquakes

M3.0 earthquake 4 km NNE of Hoback, Wyoming

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 4 km NNE of Hoback, Wyoming on Thu, Jan 5, 1984, 1:10 PM MST (20:10 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.0 (ml), minor
Local time
UTC
1984-01-05 20:10:24 UTC
Depth
5.0 km (3.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
43.316° N, 110.757° 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 usp0002121. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC.