Latest earthquakes near Montana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montana, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montana, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Montana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Montana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Montana and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Montana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Montana in 2016. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Montana that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Montana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Montana during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 70 | 93.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Montana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montana occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) north of Montana, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1928 11:00, 230 kilometers (143 mi) north of Montana. It is the strongest earthquake near Montana in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montana in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Montana.
Nearest earthquakes from Montana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montana. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Montana.
When was the last earthquake in Montana?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Montana on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 79km south-southwest of Montana at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montana?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montana on the morning of April 14, 1928 at 11:00 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 230km east-southeast of Montana at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montana?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montana. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
