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Latest earthquakes near Great Falls, Montana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Great Falls, Montana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Great Falls? If an earthquake is happening right now near Great Falls, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Great Falls Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Great Falls. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Great Falls and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2026 12:41PM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Great Falls in The United States.
Great Falls Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Great Falls, Montana in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Great Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Great Falls 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 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 18.18% |
| 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 Great Falls
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Great Falls occurred on Jul 6, 2017 00:30 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 73 miles (118 km) south-west of Great Falls, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Great Falls in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 27, 1925 18:21, 99 miles (160 km) south-west of Great Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Great Falls 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 Great Falls, 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 Great Falls.
Nearest earthquakes from Great Falls
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Great Falls, 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 Great Falls.
When was the last earthquake in Great Falls, Montana?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Great Falls on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 12:41 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 12km north-east of Great Falls at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Great Falls, Montana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Great Falls, Montana?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Great Falls on the evening of June 27, 1925 at 18:21 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south of Great Falls at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Great Falls since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Great Falls, Montana?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Great Falls. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
