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M3.3 earthquake 12 km E of Ovando, Montana

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 12 km E of Ovando, Montana on Sat, May 15, 1982, 1:28 PM MDT (19:28 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
3.3 (ml), minor
Local time
UTC
1982-05-15 19:28:19 UTC
Depth
5.0 km (3.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
47.009° N, 112.976° W
Region
Montana
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001mbs. Read Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:49 PM UTC.