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5.8 magnitude earthquake in Montana reaches Elk Valley

Shortly after midnight last night, a 5.8 earthquake shook the area of Great Falls, Montana.
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On the morning of July 6, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred 8.85 km southeast of Lincoln, MT., at a depth of about 4.2 km. Image created through Google Maps

Shortly after midnight last night, a 5.8 earthquake shook the area of Great Falls, Montana.

At approximately 12:29 a.m., residents of Great Falls reported what seemed to be a brief shake, with a rumble that followed eight minutes later.

The U.S. Geological Survey later reported that the earthquake registered as a 5.8 on the Richter scale, and was centered about 8.85 km southeast of Lincoln, MT.,

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Phil McLachlan

About the Author: Phil McLachlan

Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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