2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SSE of Colstrip, MontanaJuly 2, 2025

2025-07-02 18:21:32 UTC (2025-07-02) · approx. 11:21 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:21 UTC11:21 AM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.798°, -106.564°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.80°, -106.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.7983°N
-106.5642°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qa9p
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.921°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-12 16:23:05 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: us7000qa9p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 2, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 10 km SSE of Colstrip, MontanaJuly 2, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qa9p/