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Earthquakes Near Garrison, Montana 59731 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 59731 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Garrison, Montana

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Garrison, Montana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 59731 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 Garrison, 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 — Garrison

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.8, 248 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.8, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 140 days ago
Tracking Area
Garrison
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Garrison

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M1.8 		Not felt 27 km NNE of Bondurant, Wyoming 248 mi 2:41 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Garrison

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Garrison has recorded 3,415 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 263 notable seismic events per year.

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Yearly Activity · 3415 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 42 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2007: 47 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 80 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 74 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 110 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2011: 41 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 59 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 104 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 188 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 140 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 73 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 224 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 109 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 107 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 1,056 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2021: 303 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2022: 151 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 128 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 133 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 153 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 26 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k02.0B4.0B6.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 46 events, Energy: 13.2M2007: 49 events, Energy: 7.6M2008: 81 events, Energy: 6.2M2009: 75 events, Energy: 4.0M2010: 114 events, Energy: 29.4M2011: 42 events, Energy: 5.8M2012: 59 events, Energy: 1.7M2013: 104 events, Energy: 3.6M2014: 192 events, Energy: 48.8M2015: 141 events, Energy: 39.6M2016: 78 events, Energy: 11.7M2017: 230 events, Energy: 552.4M2018: 110 events, Energy: 4.8M2019: 111 events, Energy: 16.4M2020: 1,076 events, Energy: 5.7B2021: 307 events, Energy: 14.2M2022: 152 events, Energy: 7.0M2023: 129 events, Energy: 7.5M2024: 135 events, Energy: 27.6M2025: 157 events, Energy: 17.5M2026: 27 events, Energy: 2.8M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
7.4
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 — Garrison, Montana

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

Earthquake FAQ — Garrison, Montana

Was there an earthquake in Garrison today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Garrison?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 59731. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Garrison.

What is the earthquake history for Garrison, Montana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Garrison area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 59731.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Garrison?

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