2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 5 km E of Butte, Montana — May 31, 2023

2023-05-31 19:05:21 UTC (2023-05-31) · approx. 12:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:05 UTC≈ 12:05 PM UTC-7
Depth-2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.014°, -112.460°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.01°, -112.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
-2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.0135°N
-112.4595°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb90016388
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
65
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.066°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-06-01 04:12:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb90016388). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 31, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 5 km E of Butte, Montana — May 31, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb90016388/