Latest earthquakes near Bozeman, Montana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bozeman, Montana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bozeman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bozeman, it will show up within minutes.
Bozeman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Bozeman, Montana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bozeman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bozeman 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 | 17 | 85.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 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 Bozeman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bozeman occurred on Jul 6, 2017 00:30 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 111 miles (178 km) north-west of Bozeman, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Bozeman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1959 23:37, 73 miles (117 km) north-west of Bozeman. It is the strongest earthquake near Bozeman 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 Bozeman, 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 Bozeman.
Nearest earthquakes from Bozeman
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bozeman, 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 Bozeman.
When was the last earthquake in Bozeman, Montana?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bozeman on the afternoon of November 27, 2024 at 12:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 146km southwest of Bozeman at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bozeman, Montana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bozeman, Montana?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bozeman 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 Bozeman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bozeman, Montana?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bozeman. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
