A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck about 7.5 miles NNE of Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana, according to the USGS.

Community members first noticed the Border Patrol cars in early January. Though Froid — a tiny town in northeast Montana — is just 50 miles from the U.S.

The region experienced dry and cloudy weather, with temperatures climbing to the 40s in Missoula, Helena and Miles City. Butte, Bozeman and Lewistown saw temperatures in the 50s, ...

Great Falls earthquake: A 4.2 magnitude earthquake jolted near Great Falls, Montana, on January 29, 2026, at 12:41 p.m. local ...

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook western Montana on Thursday afternoon, according to information from the U.S. Geological ...

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that originated just northeast of Great Falls was felt across central Montana Thursday afternoon, ...

Initial reports indicate that it registered as a 4.2 quake, and was centered about nine miles from Great Falls.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Great Falls on Thursday, briefly rattling residents and raising questions about why earthquakes occur in the region.

An estimated 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Montana and centered around Great Falls, according toUnited States Geological ...

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Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily. Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT ...