M3.4 Depth: 10.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near WESTERN MONTANA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 01:43:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 01:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near WESTERN MONTANA (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-08 01:43:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Montana

Source

emsc

Coordinates

44.55800, -112.22800

Temperature

9.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.2 km

10.2 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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