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M2.0 Depth: 10.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 37 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 16:25:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 37 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 16:25:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.78483, -111.66117
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 km
10.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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

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