M2.7 earthquake — 10 km WNW of Wisdom, Montana
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 10 km WNW of Wisdom, Montana on Sep 12, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 23 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 23.3 km |
| Coordinates | 45.638, -113.580 |
| Time | Sep 12, 06:44 UTC |
| Location | 10 km WNW of Wisdom, Montana |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgxl |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 191 km | Sep 12, 01:52 UTC | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho |
| M3.3 | 192 km | Sep 6, 15:35 UTC | 23 km NW of Stanley, Idaho |
| M2.8 | 214 km | Sep 8, 07:21 UTC | 3 km ESE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.