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M2.2 Depth: 11.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 40 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 13:36:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 40 km NE of Seeley Lake, Montana (United States) on September 7, 2025 at 13:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 13:36:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.41733, -113.07817
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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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