Back to map
M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near WESTERN MONTANA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 02:26:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near WESTERN MONTANA on April 5, 2026 at 02:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 02:26:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.81650, -111.56970
Temperature
-0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hell's Half Acre
    Distance: 163 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'632 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 222 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 252 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 287 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
585
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share