M1.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 16 km SE of Lincoln, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-22 15:03:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 16 km SE of Lincoln, Montana (United States) on October 22, 2025 at 15:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-22 15:03:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.85250, -112.52067
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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