2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 10 km WSW of Colstrip, Montana — December 12, 2024
2024-12-12 20:16:12 UTC (2024-12-12) · approx. 1:16 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 1:16 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.861°, -106.757°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.8609°N
-106.7569°E
-106.7569°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us7000ny8q
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
98.0°
Min Station Distance
0.907°
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2025-02-18 20:02:56 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ny8q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 12, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 10 km WSW of Colstrip, Montana — December 12, 2024. Retrieved February 18, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ny8q/