Idaho earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 29 km NE of Lowman, Idaho

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 29 km NE of Lowman, Idaho on Wed, Sep 24, 1947, 6:34 PM GMT-7 (01:34 UTC).

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (ml), light
Local time
UTC
1947-09-25 01:34:30 UTC
Depth
Not given
Epicenter
44.300° N, 115.400° W
Region
Idaho
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis1599. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC.