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M1.3 Depth: -2.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 4 km E of Butte, Montana

UTC time: 2026-04-06 19:02:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 4 km E of Butte, Montana on April 6, 2026 at 19:02 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
-2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 19:02:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.00433, -112.47617

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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
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hell's Half Acre
    Distance: 279 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'632 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 304 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 347 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 352 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States

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