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Earthquakes Near Silver Gate, Montana 59081 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 59081 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Silver Gate, Montana

8 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Silver Gate, Montana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 59081 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 Silver Gate, 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 — Silver Gate

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 Silver Gate. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 8
Closest to you M0.3, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 140 days ago
Tracking Area
Silver Gate
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 8 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Silver Gate

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 53 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 6:22 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 4:43 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 6:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 5:49 AM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 53 mi 5:51 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Silver Gate

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Silver Gate has recorded 5,141 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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Sat
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Sun
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Mon
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MAX M3.1
Tue
2
MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 5141 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 129 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2007: 127 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2008: 180 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 132 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2010: 173 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2011: 126 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 178 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 231 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 310 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 292 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 177 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2017: 897 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2018: 304 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 264 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 222 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 238 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 234 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 270 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 221 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 269 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 81 (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: 134 events, Energy: 19.2M2007: 130 events, Energy: 13.6M2008: 181 events, Energy: 10.5M2009: 136 events, Energy: 11.8M2010: 179 events, Energy: 57.6M2011: 127 events, Energy: 9.9M2012: 179 events, Energy: 13.8M2013: 232 events, Energy: 33.1M2014: 314 events, Energy: 62.6M2015: 293 events, Energy: 52.4M2016: 183 events, Energy: 36.7M2017: 937 events, Energy: 817.1M2018: 305 events, Energy: 18.5M2019: 268 events, Energy: 28.8M2020: 222 events, Energy: 12.4M2021: 239 events, Energy: 14.7M2022: 235 events, Energy: 13.2M2023: 272 events, Energy: 21.1M2024: 222 events, Energy: 12.6M2025: 271 events, Energy: 22.8M2026: 82 events, Energy: 6.8M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
6.6
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 — Silver Gate, Montana

What Silver Gate 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 Silver Gate. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Silver Gate, Montana

Was there an earthquake in Silver Gate today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Silver Gate?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 59081. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Silver Gate.

What is the earthquake history for Silver Gate, Montana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Silver Gate area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 59081.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Silver Gate?

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