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Earthquakes Near Big Horn, Wyoming 82833 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 82833 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Big Horn, Wyoming

10 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Big Horn, Wyoming in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 82833 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 Big Horn, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Big Horn

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 3 / 100

Some seismic activity near Big Horn. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 10
Closest to you M0.5, 162 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.1, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 1242 days ago
Tracking Area
Big Horn
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 10 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Big Horn

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 6:08 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 6:22 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 185 mi 7:45 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 5:50 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 4:43 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 60 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 162 mi 2:29 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 19 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 185 mi 6:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 5:49 AM Details β†’
M0.2 		Not felt 20 km ESE of West Yellowstone, Montana 184 mi 5:51 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Big Horn

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Big Horn has recorded 4,807 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Jul 6, 2017, located 11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana. On average, the area experiences approximately 352 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4807 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003004000246'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 231 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 202 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2008: 259 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 184 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 209 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2011: 200 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 234 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 250 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 243 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 250 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 204 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 315 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 289 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 259 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2020: 189 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 232 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 223 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 263 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 210 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2025: 257 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 73 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300400020.0M40.0M60.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 233 events, Energy: 22.0M2007: 204 events, Energy: 15.9M2008: 260 events, Energy: 14.9M2009: 187 events, Energy: 15.7M2010: 214 events, Energy: 38.2M2011: 203 events, Energy: 15.5M2012: 235 events, Energy: 18.3M2013: 251 events, Energy: 37.1M2014: 244 events, Energy: 41.4M2015: 250 events, Energy: 23.2M2016: 208 events, Energy: 39.9M2017: 317 events, Energy: 24.1M2018: 289 events, Energy: 14.9M2019: 262 events, Energy: 22.7M2020: 189 events, Energy: 14.2M2021: 233 events, Energy: 13.9M2022: 224 events, Energy: 14.1M2023: 264 events, Energy: 19.7M2024: 210 events, Energy: 11.8M2025: 257 events, Energy: 16.2M2026: 73 events, Energy: 4.6M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana
Jul 6, 2017
Avg Noticeable / Year
4.4
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Jul 6, 2017
11 km SE of Lincoln, Montana
M5.7 Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Big Horn, Wyoming

What Big Horn 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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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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 Big Horn. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Big Horn, Wyoming

Was there an earthquake in Big Horn today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Big Horn?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 82833. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Big Horn.

What is the earthquake history for Big Horn, Wyoming?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Big Horn area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 82833.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Big Horn?

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