The earthquake, which lasted between twenty and thirty seconds according to numerous accounts, had its epicenter located in the heart of wooded mountains, far from any big city. However, it has been felt throughout Idaho and in neighboring states.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 shook Tuesday evening a remote area of ​​Idaho, in the western United States, announced the American Geological Survey (USGS).

No information on possible victims or damage was available immediately after the earthquake, whose epicenter is located in the heart of wooded mountains, far from any big city.

For the latest updates and aftershock forecasts for the M6.5 earthquake that struck near Boise, ID, in the Challis National Forest check out: https://t.co/pBhloGVweXpic.twitter.com/4cA3MNEEm7

- USGS (@USGS) April 1, 2020

An earthquake felt throughout Idaho and neighboring states

The earthquake, which lasted between twenty and thirty seconds according to numerous accounts, was however felt throughout Idaho and in neighboring states. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 10 km deep, about 30 km from the small village of Stanley (68 inhabitants) and 125 km from the capital, Boise.