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M3.2 Earthquake near Seeley Lake, Montana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 02:38:13 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Seeley Lake, Montana (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 02:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
debb443db9226fe727adb2c5c3165b993adba5d7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
24.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 02:38:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Montana
City
Seeley Lake
County
Missoula County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.15500, -113.45150
Temperature
21.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.3 km
Shallow
24.3 km
24.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hell's Half Acre
    Distance: 415 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'632 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 447 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 475 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,428 Catalogue entries

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