Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.7 earthquake 5 km NNW of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 5 km NNW of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana at Jan 30, 2026, 00:46 UTC, at a depth of 16 km. The epicentre was 10 km (6 mi) NE of Great Falls. 19 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.7 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 30, 2026, 00:46 UTC |
| Depth | 16.1 km |
| Coordinates | 47.554, -111.202 |
| Felt reports | 19 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 23 km SSE of Augusta, Montana | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 3.7 | 7 km NNW of Black Eagle, Montana | 10 km / 6 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.6 | 10 km NNE of Black Eagle, Montana | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 19 km | |
| 3.7 | 3 km SE of Black Eagle, Montana | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 3.2 | 3 km NW of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana | 3 km / 2 mi | depth 13 km | |
| 4.2 | 9 km N of Black Eagle, Montana | 8 km / 5 mi | depth 24 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.