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Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT
Idaho Earthquakes Today
Magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in Idaho over the last 30 days, from the USGS
Last 24 Hours
0
M2.5+ quakes
Last 30 Days
2
M2.5+ quakes
Largest
M3.1
12 km N of Ovando, Montana
M4.0 or Higher
0
Last 30 days
Snapshot
The USGS has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in Idaho over the last 30 days, 0 of them in the past 24 hours. The largest was a magnitude 3.1 12 km N of Ovando, Montana on October 4. The most recent: M2.9 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho, 2 weeks ago.
Recent Earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | Felt reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.9 | 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho | Oct 16, 2:37 AM | -2.5 km | 1 |
| M3.1 | 12 km N of Ovando, Montana | Oct 4, 10:34 PM | 5 km | 4 |
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Was there an earthquake in Idaho today?
Not in the last 24 hours. The most recent M2.5+ quake was a magnitude 2.9 7 km W of Bennington, Idaho on October 16 at 2:37 AM EDT.
What magnitude earthquake can people feel?
Quakes below magnitude 2.5 are rarely felt. From about 2.5 to 3.5 they are often felt near the epicenter; damage usually starts around magnitude 5 depending on depth and construction.
Data source & method: U.S. Geological Survey. Data updated Oct 28, 2026 · 6:02 AM EDT. This page refreshes automatically; figures are shown exactly as published by the source. How we source data.