A 5.6 Richter quake hits Western Montana

Monday, July 25, 2005

A moderate earthquake shook western Montana at 10:08 p.m. on Monday. No immediate reports of damage have been received by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and its National Earthquake Information Center. The earthquake was centered about 20 km (15 miles) north-northeast of Dillon, and about 65 km (40 miles) south of Butte.

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"USGS Press Release" — USGS, July 25, 2005

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