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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Eureka, Montana

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Eureka, Montana in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 59917 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 Eureka, 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 — Eureka

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Eureka

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📈 Earthquake History — Eureka

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Eureka has recorded 578 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 · 578 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501001500246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 18 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 42 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 28 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2017: 124 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 35 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 27 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 16 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 10 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
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Yearly Seismic Energy Release0501001500200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 13 events, Energy: 3.4M2007: 14 events, Energy: 321.6k2008: 11 events, Energy: 643.0k2009: 16 events, Energy: 636.3k2010: 18 events, Energy: 648.7k2011: 19 events, Energy: 9.3M2012: 19 events, Energy: 662.7k2013: 24 events, Energy: 424.7k2014: 36 events, Energy: 3.2M2015: 43 events, Energy: 4.6M2016: 29 events, Energy: 4.4M2017: 129 events, Energy: 545.8M2018: 36 events, Energy: 3.4M2019: 37 events, Energy: 1.7M2020: 27 events, Energy: 607.5k2021: 17 events, Energy: 1.9M2022: 16 events, Energy: 754.8k2023: 12 events, Energy: 898.0k2024: 18 events, Energy: 873.6k2025: 33 events, Energy: 1.6M2026: 11 events, Energy: 2.6M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Stanley, Idaho
Mar 31, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.3
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 — Eureka, Montana

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

Earthquake FAQ — Eureka, Montana

Was there an earthquake in Eureka today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Eureka?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 59917. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Eureka.

What is the earthquake history for Eureka, Montana?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Eureka area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 59917.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Eureka?

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