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M2.0 Depth: 13.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 34 km S of Silver Gate, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 21:16:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 34 km S of Silver Gate, Montana (United States) on September 8, 2025 at 21:16 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 201 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 21:16:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Wyoming
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.69483, -110.02217
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 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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