2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Colstrip, Montana — May 5, 2022

2022-05-05 20:43:11 UTC (2022-05-05) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.821°, -106.373°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.82°, -106.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8206°N
-106.3727°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000h7dh
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.874°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-09 21:40:04 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: us7000h7dh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 5, 2022). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km ESE of Colstrip, Montana — May 5, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000h7dh/