2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SW of Birney, Montana — October 4, 2023

2023-10-04 17:24:10 UTC (2023-10-04) · approx. 10:24 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:24 UTC≈ 10:24 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.094°, -106.806°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.09°, -106.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0939°N
-106.8059°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000lcvl
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
148.0°
Min Station Distance
2.132°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-14 21:26:52 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lcvl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 4, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 34 km SW of Birney, Montana — October 4, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lcvl/