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M2.6 earthquake 10 km NNE of Black Eagle, Montana

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 10 km NNE of Black Eagle, Montana at Feb 26, 2026, 18:42 UTC, at a depth of 19 km. The epicentre was 14 km (8 mi) NNE of Great Falls. 6 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude2.6 ml
TimeFeb 26, 2026, 18:42 UTC
Depth19.3 km
Coordinates47.610, -111.224
Felt reports6
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
1.623 km SSE of Augusta, Montana84 km / 52 midepth 15 km
3.77 km NNW of Black Eagle, Montana9 km / 5 midepth 10 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.