2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 33 km WSW of Birney, Montana — August 14, 2023

2023-08-14 19:22:19 UTC (2023-08-14) · approx. 12:22 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:22 UTC≈ 12:22 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.174°, -106.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.17°, -106.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1738°N
-106.8828°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000kzxu
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
2.054°
RMS Residual
0.91 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-27 21:39:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000kzxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 14, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 33 km WSW of Birney, Montana — August 14, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000kzxu/