M2.7 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 23 km N of Spencer, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 23:01:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 23:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 23 km N of Spencer, Idaho (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

7.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 23:01:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Montana

Source

usgs

Coordinates

44.57050, -112.21483

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.8 km

7.8 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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