2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Muddy, Montana — December 18, 2024

2024-12-18 18:36:58 UTC (2024-12-18) · approx. 11:36 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:36 UTC≈ 11:36 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.734°, -106.814°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.73°, -106.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.7345°N
-106.8144°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000phhn
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
96.0°
Min Station Distance
1.039°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-27 17:30:47 UTC

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Location

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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: us6000phhn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 18, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Muddy, Montana — December 18, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000phhn/