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Was that an earthquake in Idaho?
Latest earthquakes in Idaho, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 1 or more in Idaho; the largest was M2.5, 36 km NE of Mountain Home, Idaho, at 1:49 a.m. MST. In the last 7 days there were 1 quake of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 9:40 a.m. MST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M2.6, 25 km S of Clayton, Idaho, Nov 7, 8:43 a.m. MST.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M3.8, 8 km W of Bennington, Idaho, May 15.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Idaho in the last 12 months. The largest was M3.8, 8 km W of Bennington, Idaho, on May 15. The busiest week began Jun 15, with 4 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Idaho
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
Why does Idaho get earthquakes?
Idaho's earthquakes come from the stretching of the crust in the Basin and Range and the Intermountain Seismic Belt, which curves through the east and centre of the state.
The largest in the state's record, the M6.9 Borah Peak earthquake of 28 October 1983, broke the ground along the Lost River Fault for more than 30 km and lifted Borah Peak, Idaho's highest mountain. More recently, the M6.5 Stanley earthquake of 31 March 2020, in the Sawtooth Mountains, was felt across much of the Northwest and followed by thousands of aftershocks. Eastern Idaho also feels quakes from the Yellowstone region next door.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Idaho Geological Survey.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Nearby
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How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Idaho as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Boise).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.