M 3.3 Earthquake 19 km S of Lima, Montana
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A magnitude 3.3 ml earthquake occurred 19 km south of Lima, Montana, at a depth of 11.2 km.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 2, 2026 and geographically references Montana. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
A magnitude 3.3 ml earthquake struck 19 km S of Lima, Montana, on 2026-07-05 at 12:15:15 UTC (timestamp 1782866115247). The event was recorded at coordinates 44.46°N, 112.6108°W with a depth of 11.169 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located 19 km south of Lima, Montana, at latitude 44.46 and longitude -112.6108. The depth of 11.169 km is classified as shallow (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
No felt reports, tsunami advisory, or alert level information is available in the source data. The tsunami flag is recorded as 0.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9). Such events are often felt but rarely cause damage. Aftershocks are possible following any earthquake.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000t9bn (USGS)
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