Latest earthquakes near Missoula, Montana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Missoula, Montana, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Missoula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Missoula, it will show up within minutes.
Missoula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Missoula, Montana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Missoula in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Missoula 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 Missoula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Missoula 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 | 31 | 88.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Missoula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Missoula 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 Missoula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 27, 1925 18:21, 144 miles (231 km) south-southwest of Missoula. It is the strongest earthquake near Missoula 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 Missoula, 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 Missoula.
Nearest earthquakes from Missoula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Missoula, 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 Missoula.
When was the last earthquake in Missoula, Montana?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Missoula on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:38 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southwest of Missoula at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Missoula, Montana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Missoula, Montana?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Missoula on the evening of June 27, 1925 at 18:21 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east-southeast of Missoula at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Missoula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Missoula, Montana?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Missoula. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
