2.6

M2.6 Earthquake near Eastern Montana — March 21, 2023

2023-03-21 22:49:44 UTC (2023-03-21) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 3:49 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.112°, -106.895°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.11°, -106.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1125°N
-106.8951°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000jlu2
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
98.0°
Min Station Distance
1.645°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-26 21:54:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000jlu2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 21, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake near Eastern Montana — March 21, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000jlu2/