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Latest earthquakes near Billings, Montana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Billings, Montana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Billings? If an earthquake is happening right now near Billings, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Billings Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Billings. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Billings and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2026 12:41PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Great Falls in The United States.
Billings Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Billings, Montana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Billings in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Billings 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 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Billings
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Billings occurred on Jun 15, 2017 18:48 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 141 miles (227 km) west-southwest of Billings, at a depth of 6 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Billings in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 141 miles (227 km) west-southwest of Billings. It is the strongest earthquake near Billings 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 Billings, 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 Billings.
Nearest earthquakes from Billings
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Billings, 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 Billings.
When was the last earthquake in Billings, Montana?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Billings on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 12:41 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 287km northwest of Billings at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Billings, Montana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Billings, Montana?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Billings on the evening of August 17, 1959 at 23:37 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 227km southwest of Billings at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Billings since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Billings, Montana?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Billings. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
