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No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Polson in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Polson, Montana

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Polson, Montana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 59860 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 Polson, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Polson and the surrounding 59860 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Polson

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 140 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Polson

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Polson

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Polson has recorded 2,682 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 183 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2682 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 31 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2007: 32 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 38 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 34 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 34 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 58 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 142 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2015: 137 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 60 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 155 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 68 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 86 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 974 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 250 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2022: 108 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 92 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 103 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 133 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 26 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k02.0B4.0B6.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 35 events, Energy: 12.6M2007: 33 events, Energy: 5.7M2008: 28 events, Energy: 1.3M2009: 39 events, Energy: 3.0M2010: 34 events, Energy: 1.6M2011: 35 events, Energy: 5.6M2012: 37 events, Energy: 1.2M2013: 58 events, Energy: 1.4M2014: 145 events, Energy: 29.9M2015: 139 events, Energy: 41.7M2016: 64 events, Energy: 10.6M2017: 160 events, Energy: 546.8M2018: 69 events, Energy: 4.2M2019: 90 events, Energy: 15.7M2020: 993 events, Energy: 5.7B2021: 253 events, Energy: 10.9M2022: 108 events, Energy: 3.5M2023: 93 events, Energy: 6.2M2024: 105 events, Energy: 26.9M2025: 137 events, Energy: 15.3M2026: 27 events, Energy: 2.8M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.4
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
M5.0 Jul 6, 2017
15 km S of Lincoln, Montana
M5.0 Jan 3, 2015
9 km E of Challis, Idaho
M4.9 Feb 26, 2024
10 km N of Smiths Ferry, Idaho
M4.8 Mar 30, 2014
22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Polson, Montana

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

Earthquake FAQ — Polson, Montana

Was there an earthquake in Polson today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Polson in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Polson in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Polson?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 59860. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Polson.

What is the earthquake history for Polson, Montana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Polson area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 59860.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Polson?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 59860. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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