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M2.7 Depth: 2.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Madison County, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 13:13:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Madison County, Montana (United States) on April 14, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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