Small Earthquake Confirmed in Central Wyoming

July 6, 2021

A small earthquake struck a sparsely populated area of central Wyoming on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake about 29 miles south of Ten Sleep near the Nowood River in southern Washakie County.

The quake at 3:17 p.m. measured magnitude 4.1, large enough to possibly be felt but too small to cause more than minor damage, according to the USGS.

Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Earthquake

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