2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 17 km S of Lincoln, Montana — April 26, 2026

2026-04-26 10:46:32 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 2:46 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time10:46 UTC≈ 2:46 AM UTC-8
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates46.794°, -112.674°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.79°, -112.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
46.7935°N
-112.6742°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sszj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.163°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 17:53:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sszj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 17 km S of Lincoln, Montana — April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sszj/