Minor? Wouldn't you say this is at least a Moderate? Or, perhaps earthquakes in general are getting stronger and parameters have changed?
deexxoo
Minor Quake Rattles Southwestern Montana
Sunday February 5, 2006 5:46 AM
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A minor earthquake rattled parts of southwestern Montana Saturday evening.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a temblor with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6, which was felt by residents around southwest Montana, as well as in Idaho and Wyoming.
The quake, at 8:25 p.m. MDT, was centered about 35 miles east of Lima and 40 miles west of West Yellowstone. The National Weather Service said no damage was immediately reported.
It was felt by residents in Lima, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, and as far away as Helena. Residents in Ashton and St. Anthony in Idaho and Jackson and Wilson in Wyoming also felt the quake, according to reports submitted to the U.S.G.S. Web site.
The quake was reported in an area that has been rumbling since a magnitude 5.6 earthquake was reported 13 miles northwest of Dillon on July 25.
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