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M1.6 Depth: -2.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 28 km SE of Virginia City, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 18:03:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 28 km SE of Virginia City, Montana (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
-2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 18:03:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.08283, -111.74217
Temperature
18.4°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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