M 5.3 - 17km E of Soda Springs, Idaho

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In summary, Dave is wondering if anyone on the forum felt the recent earthquake in Soda Springs, Idaho. He also mentions that the earthquake occurred near the Yellowstone Caldera, which may have drawn his interest. He clarifies that his initial post was to see if any members of the forum lived in the region and felt the earthquake.
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Wonder if anyone on the forum lives in this region and felt it ?

M 5.3 - 17km E of Soda Springs, Idaho

Time: 2017-09-02 23:56:52 (UTC)
Location: 42.624°N 111.391°W
Depth: 9.2 km

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1oldman2 said:
Looks like Soda Springs is still getting shaken up. https://earthquaketrack.com/p/united-states/idaho/recent, is there anything in particular about this series of quakes that drew your attention to it?

when I initially posted that, the main interest was that it was a reasonable magnitude event well away from the main seismic areas
and its close proximity to the Yellowstone Caldera.

I posted in the interest that we may have had PF'ers that lived in the region and felt it :smile:

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1. What caused the earthquake in Soda Springs, Idaho?

The earthquake in Soda Springs was caused by movement along a fault line, specifically the Bear Lake Fault. This fault is located within the Basin and Range Province, a region known for frequent earthquake activity.

2. Is this earthquake considered to be large or small?

The magnitude of this earthquake was measured at 5.3, which falls within the range of a moderate earthquake. However, the intensity of shaking can vary depending on factors such as distance from the epicenter and local geology.

3. Was there any damage or injuries reported from this earthquake?

Fortunately, there were no reports of significant damage or injuries resulting from this earthquake. The USGS ShakeMap indicates that the intensity of shaking was light to moderate in the surrounding areas.

4. How does this earthquake compare to others in the region?

The Soda Springs earthquake was not an unusual event for this region. The Basin and Range Province is known for frequent seismic activity, and there have been several earthquakes of similar magnitude in the area in recent years.

5. Can earthquakes of this magnitude be predicted?

Unfortunately, current technology does not allow for the prediction of earthquakes with a high level of accuracy. While scientists can monitor fault lines and identify areas at higher risk for earthquakes, it is not possible to predict the exact timing or magnitude of an earthquake.

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