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Earthquakes Near Fishtail, Montana 59028 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 59028 Updated just now

10 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Fishtail, Montana

10 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Fishtail, Montana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 59028 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Fishtail, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Fishtail

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 3 / 100

Some seismic activity near Fishtail. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 10
Closest to you M0.5, 70 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 140 days ago
Tracking Area
Fishtail
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Found 10 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Fishtail

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 7:45 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 4:43 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 60 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 70 mi 2:29 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 5:49 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 75 mi 5:51 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Fishtail

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Fishtail has recorded 5,451 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on Mar 31, 2020, located Stanley, Idaho. On average, the area experiences approximately 407 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Mon
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MAX M2.6
Tue
1
MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 5451 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 172 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2007: 175 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2008: 222 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 158 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 191 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2011: 153 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 207 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 254 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 323 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 320 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 198 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2017: 923 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2018: 314 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 272 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 194 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 230 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 233 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 268 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 217 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 260 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 83 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0500.0M1.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 177 events, Energy: 23.4M2007: 178 events, Energy: 18.0M2008: 223 events, Energy: 12.9M2009: 161 events, Energy: 12.9M2010: 196 events, Energy: 36.6M2011: 154 events, Energy: 11.9M2012: 208 events, Energy: 16.3M2013: 255 events, Energy: 36.4M2014: 327 events, Energy: 66.2M2015: 321 events, Energy: 56.4M2016: 204 events, Energy: 39.8M2017: 963 events, Energy: 819.4M2018: 315 events, Energy: 19.8M2019: 276 events, Energy: 29.7M2020: 194 events, Energy: 13.1M2021: 231 events, Energy: 14.5M2022: 234 events, Energy: 13.4M2023: 270 events, Energy: 21.4M2024: 218 events, Energy: 13.1M2025: 262 events, Energy: 22.3M2026: 84 events, Energy: 7.4M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
4.8
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M5.8 Jul 6, 2017
11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana
M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
M5.0 Sep 10, 2017
9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho
M5.0 Jul 6, 2017
15 km S of Lincoln, Montana
M5.0 Jan 3, 2015
9 km E of Challis, Idaho
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Fishtail, Montana

What Fishtail residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏢 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Fishtail. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Fishtail, Montana

Was there an earthquake in Fishtail today?

10 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Fishtail in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Fishtail?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 59028. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Fishtail.

What is the earthquake history for Fishtail, Montana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Fishtail area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 59028.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Fishtail?

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