James Town, Wyoming – A minor earthquake struck 15 kilometers southwest of James Town early Thursday, briefly shaking parts of western Wyoming but causing no reported damage.
According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the quake registered a magnitude of 2.9 and occurred at 3:39 a.m. MDT, originating at a shallow depth of approximately 3.3 kilometers. The tremor was centered near the Utah-Wyoming border and may have been lightly felt in nearby communities.
Though not strong enough to cause structural damage, the shallow depth increased the chance of surface-level shaking. Residents in Sweetwater and Uinta counties may have felt light tremors, particularly those in quiet or elevated areas at the time.
Officials encourage residents to report any shaking or unusual movement through the U.S. Geological Survey’s “Did You Feel It?” tool to help monitor seismic activity in the region. Wyoming averages several small quakes annually, especially near the Intermountain Seismic Belt that stretches into Utah and Idaho.
There were no immediate aftershocks reported as of Thursday morning, but authorities continue to monitor the area for seismic changes.
