Western Montana is seismically active along the Intermountain Seismic Belt; the 1959 Hebgen Lake M7.3 was among the largest in the region. Below is a live earthquake map and list of recent earthquakes in Montana - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Montana, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Montana
Show the full list of 2 recent earthquakes
Earthquakes in Montana: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Montana today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Montana in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Montana yesterday?
0 earthquakes were recorded in or near Montana in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Montana this week (last 7 days)?
There have been 1 earthquakes recorded in or near Montana in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Montana in the last 30 days?
2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Montana in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.9.
Does Montana get earthquakes?
Yes. 2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Montana in the last 30 days. Western Montana is seismically active along the Intermountain Seismic Belt; the 1959 Hebgen Lake M7.3 was among the largest in the region.
What was the most recent earthquake in Montana?
The most recent earthquake in Montana was a magnitude 2.2 event near WESTERN MONTANA at a depth of 5 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Montana recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Montana was magnitude 2.9 near WESTERN MONTANA. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Montana?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Montana on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Montana?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Montana, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Montana
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.