2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km SSW of Colstrip, MontanaApril 3, 2024

2024-04-03 19:16:30 UTC (2024-04-03) · approx. 12:16 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:16 UTC12:16 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.822°, -106.677°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.82°, -106.68°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8216°N
-106.6772°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mbhw
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
111.0°
Min Station Distance
0.923°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2024-06-12 21:51:59 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mbhw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, April 3, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km SSW of Colstrip, MontanaApril 3, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mbhw/