Earthquakes in Idaho

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M3.3

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.07°, -114.74°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Idaho

Over the past 30 days, Idaho has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 3 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 12.1 km. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

Showing 3 of 3
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-07-01
2026-07-01 23:44:40 UTC
2.7ml
48 km NE of Spencer, Idaho
44.712°, -111.833°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 48 km NE of Spencer, Idaho on July 1, 2026 at 23:44 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-07-01
2026-07-01 00:35:15 UTC
3.3ml
19 km S of Lima, Montana
44.460°, -112.611°
11.2 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 1, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 19 km S of Lima, Montana. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Idaho over the past 30 days. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-27
2026-06-27 03:12:07 UTC
2.7ml
8 km N of Stanley, Idaho
44.292°, -114.958°
12.1 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 8 km N of Stanley, Idaho with origin time 03:12 UTC on June 27, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days3
2026 (M2.5+)26

Largest (30 Days)
M3.3

19 km S of Lima, Montana

2026-07-01

Largest in 2026
M3.3

19 km S of Lima, Montana

2026-07-01

Seismic Risk Level
Moderate

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Idaho

Idaho sits along the Intermountain Seismic Belt and experiences frequent small to moderate earthquakes. The 1983 Borah Peak earthquake was the largest in the state's recorded history.

Idaho Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Idaho has recorded 26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Idaho in 2026 was a magnitude 3.3 event near Lima, Montana.

Seismic Activity in Idaho

Idaho has a Moderate seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.

Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 3.3 event near 19 km S of Lima, Montana.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Idaho?

In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Idaho region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Idaho?

The largest recent earthquake in the Idaho area was a magnitude 3.3 event that occurred 19 km S of Lima, Montana.