Magnitude 0.47 Earthquake Struck 13 km ENE of Ronan, Montana on October 31, 2024 13:51:17

Last Updated: 2024-10-31 14:48:23

On October 31, 2024 13:51:17 an earthquake with magnitude of 0.47 on the richter scale hit 13 km ENE of Ronan, Montana. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 18.75 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude -113.923Β° and latitude 47.561Β°. According to documented reports people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on October 31, 2024 13:51:17 had a magnitude of 0.47 on the richter scale.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Ronan in Montana, United States, located 13 kilometers or 8 miles ↙ SW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Pablo (Montana, United States) located 15 km (9 mi) ← W and Lake County (Montana, United States) located 15 km (9 mi) ← W of the epicenter.

In total, we found 15 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
13 km (8 mi) ↙ SW Ronan Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
15 km (9 mi) ← W Pablo Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
15 km (9 mi) ← W Lake County Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
23 km (14 mi) ← W Polson Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Missoula County Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
64 km (40 mi) ↓ S Frenchtown Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
72 km (45 mi) ↙ SW Plains Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
76 km (47 mi) ↓ S Missoula Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
76 km (47 mi) ↓ S East Missoula Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
78 km (48 mi) ↓ S Orchard Homes Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
83 km (52 mi) ↙ SW Superior Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
89 km (55 mi) ↓ S Lolo Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
91 km (56 mi) ← W Sanders County Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
93 km (57 mi) ↙ SW Mineral County Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
117 km (73 mi) ↓ S Stevensville Montana πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 1 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Selis Ksanka Qlispe Hydro power plant, located 26 kilometers (16 miles) ← W from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
26 km (16 mi) ← W Selis Ksanka Qlispe Hydro 207.6 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 1 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 0.47 earthquake that struck 13 km ENE of Ronan, Montana on October 31, 2024 13:51:17. These types were Hydro power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 0.47 Earthquake Struck 13 km ENE of Ronan, Montana on October 31, 2024 13:51:17
Date and Time
2024-10-31 13:51:17 (UTC)
Magnitude
0.47 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
18.75 km
Reports
0 people has reported that they felt this earthquake
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