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M2.0 Earthquake 4 km E of Butte, Montana — September 5, 2023

2023-09-05 19:03:39 UTC (2023-09-05) · approx. 12:03 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:03 UTC≈ 12:03 PM UTC-7
Depth-2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.000°, -112.472°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.00°, -112.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
-2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.0002°N
-112.4717°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb90026408
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.06 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-05 22:01:16 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb90026408). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 5, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 4 km E of Butte, Montana — September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb90026408/