Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Great Falls
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Great Falls, Montana, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year6
- Last 5 years11
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Great Falls
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Great Falls in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 3.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Great Falls
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Great Falls, answered
Was there an earthquake in Great Falls today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Great Falls in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Great Falls?
Over the last five years there were 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Great Falls, an average of 2.2 a year. 6 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 173% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Great Falls in five years?
A magnitude 4.2 on Jan 29, 2026, 19:41 UTC, 13 km (8 mi) NNE of Great Falls, at a depth of 24 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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