Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M3.6 earthquake 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota at Mar 9, 2025, 03:14 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 45 km (28 mi) S of Rapid City. 7 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 3.6 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Mar 9, 2025, 03:14 UTC |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.676, -103.300 |
| Felt reports | 7 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 5 km |
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