June 27 – On this date in Montana
history in 1925 the first significant earthquake in the state’s recorded
history occurred. It was centered near Three Forks and had a magnitude 6 on the
Richter scale. It was felt throughout the state as well as in bordering states.
It stranded trains, caused major property damage including destroying the
courthouse in White Sulphur Springs, but resulted in only a few minor injuries
to citizens.
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