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M-0.4 Depth: 2.3 km

M-0.4 Earthquake near 16 km E of Finley Point, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 13:53:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.4 earthquake was recorded near 16 km E of Finley Point, Montana (United States) on July 2, 2025 at 13:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.4
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 13:53:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.71383, -113.84000
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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