Rock Springs
Notable events within 100 km, 12 months
1
Quakes within 100 km, 12 months (all sizes)
1
Strongest nearby, 10 years
M2.8
Hazard summary for Rock Springs
In the past 12 months 1 notable hazard event was recorded within 100 km of Rock Springs. Instruments also logged 1 earthquake of all sizes in the same area. The strongest earthquake within 100 km in the last ten years measured magnitude 2.8. The largest quake on record within 300 km was a magnitude 6.6 on 12 Mar 1934. The nearest volcano is Dotsero, about 282 km away.
Notable events within 100 km, by month
Recent activity nearby
Events within 300 km in the last 90 days.
- 1.4
M1.4 earthquake near East Millcreek, Utah
15 km deep
Minor - 2.8
M2.8 earthquake - 8 km SW of Georgetown, Idaho
12 km deep
Light - 2.9
M2.9 earthquake near Conda, Idaho
-2 km deep
Light - 1.0
M1.0 earthquake - 42 km NE of Samak, Utah
14 km deep
Minor - 2.0
M2.0 earthquake - 14 km ESE of Providence, Utah
13 km deep
Minor - 2.8
M2.8 earthquake near Rock Springs, Wyoming
-2 km deep
Light Prescribed Fire West Fork RX, Wasatch, Utah
LightPrescribed Fire Bear River MBR Unit 2c RX, Box Elder, Utah
Light
Strongest earthquakes on record
Magnitude 5 and above within 300 km, since 1900.