M1.9 earthquake 46 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana

A magnitude 1.9 earthquake struck 46 km SSW of Silver Gate, Montana on Thu, May 25, 2017, 11:36 AM MDT (17:36 UTC), 4 km (3 mi) below the surface.

A larger quake followed: M4.4 12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana. This one was a foreshock.

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Where this earthquake was located, with the others nearby. Select one for its page.

No one has reported feeling this quake to the USGS.

Reviewed by a seismologist.

Distance and direction from each place to the epicenter, with its forecast.

Within 100 km, magnitude 1.5 and up: at least 201 in the 60 days after this one and 23 in the 30 days before it.

The first 60 of at least 201.

From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event uu60197802. Read Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:38 PM UTC.