3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Western Montana near Seely Lake on July 5th, part of a series of 22 small quakes in three weeks.

3.9 magnitude earthquake shook Western Montana near Seely Lake on July 5th, waking residents. The epicenter was 14 miles east-northeast of Seeley Lake, with aftershocks of 2.5, 2.0, and 1.3 magnitudes occurring throughout the day. This is the latest in a series of 22 small quakes reported in the region over the past three weeks. While Montana experiences regular seismicity, earthquakes over 3.0 magnitude tend to draw more attention and cause noticeable effects.

July 05, 2024
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