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M1.6 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 6 km SE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-10 13:54:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 6 km SE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana (United States) on October 10, 2025 at 13:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-10 13:54:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.73050, -111.12550
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 km
12.9 km — close to 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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