2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km ENE of Butte, Montana — March 20, 2024

2024-03-20 19:03:47 UTC (2024-03-20) · approx. 12:03 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:03 UTC≈ 12:03 PM UTC-7
Depth-2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.017°, -112.463°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.02°, -112.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.0173°N
-112.4632°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb90043673
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
66
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.064°
RMS Residual
0.16 sec
Last Updated
2024-03-20 19:22:44 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb90043673). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 20, 2024). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km ENE of Butte, Montana — March 20, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb90043673/