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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 26 km S of Lima, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 14:15:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 26 km S of Lima, Montana (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 14:15:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Idaho
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.39433, -112.58267
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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