Published • loading... • Updated
Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Black Eagle, First Widely Felt in Months
USGS said the quake was felt as far as 25 miles away, and no injuries or serious damage were reported.
- On Friday, Sept 18, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Black Eagle, Montana, originating at a depth of about 17 miles, according to the United States Geological Survey.
- The Montana Bureau of Mines and Technology suggests the quake was likely an aftershock of the 4.2 magnitude event from Jan 29, with no evidence that earthquake activity in the region is escalating.
- More than 150 responses were submitted through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" system reporting the event as "weak" from nearly 25 miles away; NorthWestern Energy confirmed the subsequent power outage was unrelated to the quake.
- Researchers installed two new seismometers in the area to improve data collection following earlier seismic activity, with research seismologist Andres Felipe Castro confirming the monitoring system detected the event.
- The bureau is seeking residents interested in hosting additional seismometers to help expand its monitoring network around Great Falls, as experts note the probability of another felt event never drops to zero.
Insights by Ground AI
10 Articles
10 Articles
Dozens report shaking after magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Great Falls, Montana
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck about 4 miles north-northeast of Great Falls, Montana, just after 7:40 a.m. local time, according to USGS. The quake's epicenter was roughly 17 miles below the surface.
·New York, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources10
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution90% Center
Bias Distribution
- 90% of the sources are Center
90% Center
C 90%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
