Latest earthquakes near Montana, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montana, The United States, 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.
Jan 29, 2026 12:41PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Great Falls in The United States.
Montana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Montana, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Montana in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Montana that year. The strongest had a 6.5 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 7 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 | 40 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.33% |
| 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 Mar 31, 2020 17:52 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 175 miles (282 km) south-southwest of Missoula, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Montana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 73 miles (117 km) south-southwest of Bozeman. It is the strongest earthquake near Montana in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montana, The United States 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.
Earthquakes by city in Montana
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Montana, The United States.
Use this regional Montana earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Butte, Helena and Kalispell.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Montana.
When was the last earthquake in Montana, The United States?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montana on the evening of April 5, 2026 at 20:18 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Billings at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montana, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montana, The United States?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Montana on the evening of August 17, 1959 at 23:37 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 117km south of Bozeman 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, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montana. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 85 days.
