M0.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 24 km N of Spencer, Idaho (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 19:15:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 19:15 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 24 km N of Spencer, Idaho (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-19 19:15:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Montana

Source

usgs

Coordinates

44.58433, -112.20667

Temperature

18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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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