"The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a 4.2 magnitude quake at 12:41pm MT (2:41pm ET), just seven miles outside of the center of the base located in Great Falls. More than 200 people in the area reported shaking, with one saying on X: 'We just had an earthquake, holy cow, our building shook, looks like we were very close.' Another resident shared: 'Just had a big earthquake here in Montana. Holy s***, that was scary.'"
"The USGS warned there is a 27 percent chance of a magnitude 3 or greater aftershock striking in the same area in the next week. There is also a six percent chance of another 4 magnitude or higher tremor hitting in the same timeframe. While Montana is not a major earthquake hotspot, the region lies along the Intermountain Seismic Belt, a zone of faults capable of producing moderate quakes."
"The quake occurred near areas that house hardened missile silos and launch control facilities. There are approximately 150 active ICBM silos throughout Montana. Military officials have not issued a statement about the earthquake or whether any damage has occurred to the silos. The earthquake hit just six miles below the surface. Shallow earthquakes tend to be more destructive because their energy reaches the surface with little loss, producing stronger shaking."
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near Great Falls at 12:41pm MT, about seven miles from Malmstrom Air Force Base. More than 200 people reported shaking across the region, including reports from residents in nearby towns. The USGS estimates a 27 percent chance of a magnitude 3+ aftershock within a week and a six percent chance of another magnitude 4+ event. The quake struck roughly six miles deep, increasing surface shaking. The event occurred near hardened missile silos and launch control facilities; approximately 150 active ICBM silos exist across Montana, and no military damage confirmation has been issued.
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