Earthquake 5 km E of Butte, Montana (1.6 ml) (2025-05-12 19:02:09 UTC)
A 1.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km E of Butte, Montana, at 2025-05-12 19:02:09 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 5 km E of Butte, Montana
Recommendation
Minor Earthquake
Minor Earthquake
Action
No need for significant action. These tremors are typically imperceptible or barely felt.
Suggestion
Remain calm and observe. These are often harmless and not a cause for concern.
Magnitudo (ml)
1.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_mb90084603
Nearest Places
- Columbia Gardens / 0.55 km
- Rising Sun Mine / 0.75 km
- Seventh Day Adventist Church / 0.84 km
- Butte Historical Marker / 1.1 km
- Meaderville Historical Marker / 1.1 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.0
1 km NE of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.7
54 km W of Tatitlek, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
57 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 88.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 88.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
16 km W of Johannesburg, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.1
COOK STRAIT, NEW ZEALAND
Time:
Depth: 18.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 18.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
1.1
13 km ESE of Lincoln, Montana
Time:
Depth: 11.38 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 11.38 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
1.7
5 km E of Butte, Montana
Time:
Depth: -2.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: -2.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
1.6
5 km E of Butte, Montana
Time:
Depth: -2.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: -2.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
0.7
6 km SSW of Churchill, Montana
Time:
Depth: 2.30 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 2.30 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
1.1
15 km W of Whitehall, Montana
Time:
Depth: 3.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 3.53 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)