Earthquakes in Montana

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

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 46.88°, -110.36°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Montana

Over the past 30 days, Montana has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 4 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 4 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 25 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 6.5 km to 11.2 km. All 4 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 4 of 4
Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
1 day ago
2026-07-16 13:20:11 UTC
3.3ml
39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming
44.666°, -110.468°
6.5 km25--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 16, 2026 at 13:20 UTC, a magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Montana over the past 30 days. See the M3.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
5 days ago
2026-07-13 02:10:35 UTC
2.6ml
25 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana
47.276°, -113.180°
10.0 km---✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On July 13, 2026, Montana registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 25 km ENE of Seeley Lake, Montana at 02:10 UTC. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
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 →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 48 km NE of Spencer, Idaho with origin time 23:44 UTC on July 1, 2026. 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 →
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 19 km S of Lima, Montana on July 1, 2026 at 00:35 UTC. This is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M3.3 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 Hours6
Last 30 Days4
2026 (M2.5+)29

Largest (30 Days)
M3.3

39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming

1 day ago

Largest in 2026
M4.2

9 km N of Black Eagle, Montana

2026-01-29

Seismic Risk Level
Moderate

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

About Montana

Montana experiences regular seismic activity due to the Intermountain Seismic Belt. The 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake killed 28 people and caused a massive landslide.

Montana Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Montana has recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Montana in 2026 was a magnitude 4.2 event near Black Eagle, Montana.

Seismic Activity in Montana

Montana 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 4 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 3.3 event near 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Montana?

In the past 30 days, 4 earthquakes have been recorded in the Montana region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Montana?

The largest recent earthquake in the Montana area was a magnitude 3.3 event that occurred 39 km SSE of Mammoth, Wyoming.