A Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Idaho on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 5:52 p.m. MDT in the Lost River Range in Central Idaho, 72 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, and just northwest of Stanley, Idaho [USGS M 6.5 – 72km W of Challis, Idaho (44.448°N 115.136°W)].
Initially, no major damage was reported.
The 2020 Central Idaho earthquake was the most powerful earthquake to hit the state of Idaho since the 1983 Borah Peak earthquake which measured 6.9, and the 2nd-largest earthquake in the world over the past 30 days.
The M 6.5 that just occurred north of Boise, Idaho was well recorded by the UUSS seismic network. If you felt this event please go to the USGS website [https://t.co/nfYxApZWsi] and record your experience. pic.twitter.com/SAbFsQN4WS
— UUSS (@UUSSquake) April 1, 2020
The 6.5 earthquake near Stanley, Idaho was the 2nd-largest earthquake in the world over the past 30 days. pic.twitter.com/50ZoCtXRSF
— NWS Boise (@NWSBoise) April 1, 2020
That was an earthquake. We are waiting for the information, we will send out an update when we learn the magnitude. #idwx #orwx
— NWS Boise (@NWSBoise) April 1, 2020
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❄Our higher mountains have seen heavy snow over the past 24 hours. More rain, snow and wind today, before it settles down tonight. #idwx #orwx pic.twitter.com/4QIwHU29UF
— NWS Boise (@NWSBoise) March 31, 2020
Yep we felt it too. No reports of damage at this time. Stay safe out there Boise. Call us if you need us.
— Boise PD (@BoisePD) April 1, 2020
There are some false online rumors floating around about the earthquake damaging Lucky Peak dam. They are not true. If you see people sharing that, please tell them to stop.
— Ada County Sheriff (@AdaCoSheriff) April 1, 2020
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