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M0.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M0.0 Earthquake near 2 km N of Dayton, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 12:18:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 17, 2025 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M0.0 earthquake occurred near 2 km N of Dayton, Montana (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.0
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 12:18:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Montana
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.88817, -114.27883
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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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