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USGSOctober 5, 2026

M3.3 earthquake, 13 km N of Ovando, Montana

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded 13 km N of Ovando, Montana at a depth of 5 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,621st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.3

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
13 km N of Ovando, Montana
State
Montana
Magnitude
3.3 (local magnitude)
Depth
5.0 km
Time
2026-10-05 02:34:54 UTC
Felt reports
4 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.8)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
47.137, -113.108
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in MontanaEarthquakes, October 2026

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