2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 30 km SW of Birney, Montana — August 24, 2023

2023-08-24 17:01:55 UTC (2023-08-24) · approx. 10:01 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:01 UTC≈ 10:01 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.170°, -106.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.17°, -106.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.1699°N
-106.8365°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000kqnv
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
2.086°
RMS Residual
1.01 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-28 19:15:36 UTC

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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: us7000kqnv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 24, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 30 km SW of Birney, Montana — August 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kqnv/