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M1.7 Depth: -2.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km SSW of The Silos, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 20:33:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SSW of The Silos, Montana (United States) on July 10, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
-2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-10 20:33:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.32367, -111.62933
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -2 km
Shallow
-2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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