2020 Central Idaho earthquake

2020 Central Idaho earthquake
Challis
Boise
Challis
Boise
UTC time2020-03-31 23:52:31
ISC event617825623
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateMarch 31, 2020 (2020-03-31)
Local time5:52:31 pm MDT
Duration10 seconds
Magnitude6.5 Mw
Depth14.5 km (9.0 mi)
Epicenter44°27′36″N 115°08′10″W / 44.460°N 115.136°W / 44.460; -115.136
TypeStrike-slip
Areas affectedIdaho, United States
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
LandslidesMultiple
ForeshocksMw 2.2
Aftershocks2,500+
Casualties0

The 2020 Central Idaho earthquake occurred in the western United States on March 31, 2020, at 5:52 PM MDT, near Ruffneck Peak in the Sawtooth Mountains of central Idaho, 72 miles (116 km) northeast of Boise and 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Stanley. It had a magnitude of 6.5 and was felt with a maximum intensity of VIII.