2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana — May 13, 2023

2023-05-13 18:45:38 UTC (2023-05-13) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-7
Depth6.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.760°, -110.968°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.76°, -110.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.7602°N
-110.9682°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uu60539831
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
108.0°
Min Station Distance
0.027°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-22 19:16:09 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: uu60539831). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 13, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana — May 13, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu60539831/