M3.0 Earthquake 18 km W of Colstrip, Montana — March 13, 2024
2024-03-13 18:07:41 UTC (2024-03-13) · approx. 11:07 AM UTC-7 local
On March 13, 2024 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 18 km W of Colstrip, Montana, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 45.8528°, -106.8559°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-106.8559°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Colstrip, Montana?
The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 18 km W of Colstrip, Montana on March 13, 2024 at 18:07 UTC had a depth of 0.0 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 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000mins). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, March 13, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 18 km W of Colstrip, Montana — March 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000mins/