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M3.4 Depth: 22.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 15 km W of Wisdom, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 02:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 15 km W of Wisdom, Montana (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 210 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 02:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.64160, -113.64400
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — deeper 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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