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1.4

Earthquake M 1.4 in the area of Bear Dance, Montana, 21 October 2026, 12:35 UTC

Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 14:34.

Magnitude
ml 1.4
Time (UTC)
12:35:00
Depth
9 km
Coordinates
47.944 N 113.993 W
Source
USGS
Last revision
14:34

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.4 was recorded at a depth of 9 km, near Bear Dance, on 21/10 at 12:35 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 1.8). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 1.8). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 1.8). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 9 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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