2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Birney, Montana — October 16, 2023

2023-10-16 16:56:06 UTC (2023-10-16) · approx. 9:56 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:56 UTC≈ 9:56 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.283°, -106.736°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.28°, -106.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.2833°N
-106.7362°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000lfxz
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
156.0°
Min Station Distance
2.122°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2023-12-26 21:24:25 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: us6000lfxz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 16, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km WSW of Birney, Montana — October 16, 2023. Retrieved December 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lfxz/