3.1

M3.1 Earthquake 11 km W of Stanley, IdahoOctober 4, 2022

2022-10-04 23:59:05 UTC (2022-10-04) · approx. 3:59 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.1(ml)
Time23:59 UTC3:59 PM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.206°, -115.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 4, 2022 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 3.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km W of Stanley, Idaho, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 44.2065°, -115.0782°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 674 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 83 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.21°, -115.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.1 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.2065°N
-115.0782°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000iqwy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
148
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.803°
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2022-12-10 22:53:11 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Stanley, Idaho?

The magnitude 3.1 earthquake that struck 11 km W of Stanley, Idaho on October 4, 2022 at 23:59 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000iqwy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 4, 2022). M3.1 Earthquake 11 km W of Stanley, IdahoOctober 4, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000iqwy/