Dozens report shaking after magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes near Great Falls, Montana
Five other magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes struck in and around Great Falls in January and February, including a magnitude 4.2 quake on Jan. 29.
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck about 4 miles north-northeast of Great Falls, Montana, just after 7:40 a.m. local time, according to USGS. The quake's epicenter was roughly 17 miles below the surface.
MAGNITUDE 4.8 EARTHQUAKE RATTLES THE SOUTHERN COAST OF PUERTO RICO
Five other magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes struck in and around Great Falls in January and February, including a magnitude 4.2 quake on Jan. 29.
Great Falls is well north of the Yellowstone volcanic region, which is seismically active.