Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Recorded Near Dacono, Colorado

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck near Dacono, Colorado, early Friday morning, with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reporting the event occurred at approximately 6:13 a.m. about three miles southwest of Dacono at a depth of roughly five miles. Residents in Dacono, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, and Thornton felt very light shaking, with over 240 people submitting reports to the USGS, some describing mild shaking and loud booms. No damage has been reported, and the USGS stated that earthquakes of this magnitude are unlikely to cause harm. Earthquakes are rare in this region east of the Rocky Mountains and generally occur deep within the bedrock. This event follows a similar 3.2 magnitude quake near Trinidad in October 2024. Scientists continue to monitor the infrequent seismic activity in the area.