Why You Probably Didn't Feel Colorado's Earthquake This Morning

Did you happen to feel a little shake, rattle, and roll this morning? Colorado experienced a minor earthquake today, but it seems to have gone largely unnoticed.

Today's earthquake was focused in an area of southeastern Colorado. As of this morning, only a handful of people have chimed in to report they felt the quake.

Get our free mobile app

This Morning's Event

Today, earthquake.usgs.gov reported a 3.8 mb_lg quake at coordinates 37.427°N 102.931°W. In other words, a minor quake was reported eight kilometers northwest of Pritchett, Colorado. The event was recorded at 3:27 this morning, September 13, 2021.

What Does MB LG Mean?

According to usgs.gov:

A magnitude for regional earthquakes based on the amplitude of the Lg surface waves as recorded on short-period instruments. Only authoritative for smaller events in the central and eastern United States, typically

Minor Earthquake in Colorado No One Really Felt

How Severe Was It?

According to Michigan Tech, an earthquake of this magnitude can be described as "Often felt, but only causes minor damage." The site adds events of this magnitude are not uncommon, with over 500,000 recorded each year.

15 Best Small Towns in Colorado to Visit

Whether they might be ski towns, old mining towns, or towns known for their hot springs, Colorado has no shortage of great small towns. I've lived in four very different parts of Colorado in my 34 years on this planet, (Eagle, Pueblo, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction,) and have traveled all over the state.

However, The Crazy Tourist's list of the 15 best small towns to visit in Colorado actually features some towns that I've never been to.

According to The Crazy Tourist, these are the 15 best small towns to visit in Colorado.