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M2.0 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Challis, Idaho — May 16, 2025

2025-05-16 21:40:42 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 1:40 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:40 UTC≈ 1:40 PM UTC-8
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.558°, -114.266°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.56°, -114.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.5580°N
-114.2665°E

Technical Information

Event ID
mb90086498
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.239°
RMS Residual
0.18 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-16 21:56:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: mb90086498). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 6 km NNW of Challis, Idaho — May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/mb90086498/