2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 19 km NE of Lima, Montana — May 8, 2026

2026-05-08 08:16:49 UTC (2026-05-08) · approx. 1:16 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time08:16 UTC≈ 1:16 AM UTC-7
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.743°, -112.402°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.74°, -112.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.7426°N
-112.4016°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sw5x
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
34.0°
Min Station Distance
0.149°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-17 07:02:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000sw5x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 19 km NE of Lima, Montana — May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sw5x/