M2.8 earthquake — 3 km ESE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana
An magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred 3 km ESE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana on Sep 8, 2026 at 07:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | M2.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.759, -111.152 |
| Time | Sep 8, 07:21 UTC |
| Location | 3 km ESE of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana |
| USGS event ID | uu80155026 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.7 | 108 km | Sep 7, 07:43 UTC | 57 km NE of Kelly, Wyoming |
| M3.4 | 108 km | Sep 7, 04:25 UTC | 57 km NE of Kelly, Wyoming |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.