2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Birney, Montana — October 7, 2024

2024-10-07 20:27:01 UTC (2024-10-07) · approx. 1:27 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:27 UTC≈ 1:27 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.198°, -106.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.20°, -106.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1982°N
-106.8872°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000nx4t
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
99.0°
Min Station Distance
1.561°
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2024-12-23 15:45:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nx4t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 7, 2024). M2.8 Earthquake 32 km WSW of Birney, Montana — October 7, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nx4t/