27 Apr 2026, 03:32 UTC · Apr 26, 11:32 PM ET

M3.0 earthquake 16 km ESE of Butte, Montana

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 16 km ESE of Butte, Montana at Apr 26, 11:32 PM ET, 13 km deep, minor – felt by people near the epicenter. 42 people reported feeling it.

M2.1 15 km ENE of Twin Bridges, MontanaM2.2 19 km S of Lincoln, MontanaM2.3 14 km NNE of Twin Bridges, MontanaM2.4 16 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaM2.4 2 km ESE of Clancy, MontanaM2.4 17 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaM2.5 16 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaM2.5 9 km NNE of Dillon, MontanaM2.5 10 km NNE of Dillon, MontanaM2.8 19 km S of Lincoln, MontanaM2.9 14 km NNE of Twin Bridges, MontanaM3.0 16 km ESE of Butte, MontanaM3.2 12 km NNW of Avon, Montana
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude3.0 ml
Time27 Apr 2026, 03:32 UTC
Location45.973°, -112.324° – 16 km ESE of Butte, Montana
Depth13.2 km
Felt reports42
USGS eventus6000st31
Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.WhereWhen (ET)DepthFelt
3.212 km NNW of Avon, MontanaDec 9, 1:22 PM
311 d ago
12 km1 report
2.914 km NNE of Twin Bridges, MontanaJun 6, 6:22 PM
132 d ago
5 km2 reports
2.819 km S of Lincoln, MontanaApr 26, 6:46 AM
173 d ago
5 km–
2.516 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaApr 14, 9:13 AM
185 d ago
7 km–
2.59 km NNE of Dillon, MontanaJan 26, 6:05 AM
263 d ago
5 km3 reports
2.510 km NNE of Dillon, MontanaJan 24, 10:24 AM
265 d ago
10 km–
2.417 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaApr 12, 1:28 PM
187 d ago
4 km–
2.42 km ESE of Clancy, MontanaMay 20, 3:12 AM
150 d ago
6 km–
2.416 km ESE of Harrison, MontanaApr 22, 6:35 PM
177 d ago
3 km–
2.314 km NNE of Twin Bridges, MontanaJun 7, 4:39 AM
131 d ago
4 km–
2.219 km S of Lincoln, MontanaApr 20, 1:39 PM
179 d ago
0 km–
2.115 km ENE of Twin Bridges, MontanaOct 16, 11:31 AM
5 h ago
4 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 16 km ESE of Butte, Montana earthquake?

Magnitude 3.0 (ml), minor – felt by people near the epicenter. Depth 13 km.

Was it felt?

42 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 3.4.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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