Montana earthquake: Tremors felt in Great Falls, Helena amid quake near Malmstrom base

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit Montana on Thursday, with its epicenter near Great Falls, about 12 km northeast of Malmstrom Air Force Base, USGS said.

Updated on: Jan 30, 2026, 01:47:43 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Montana on Thursday afternoon, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter of the quake was near the Great Falls area, around 12 km northeast from the Malmstrom Air Force Base in Cascade County.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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