Latest earthquakes near Utah, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Utah, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Utah? If an earthquake is happening right now near Utah, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Utah Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Utah. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Utah and elsewhere.
May 5, 2024 05:30PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Ogden in The United States.
Utah Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Utah, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Utah in 2017. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Utah that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Utah in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Utah during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 57 | 93.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 6.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Utah
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Utah occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 6 miles (9 km) north-west of West Valley City, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Utah in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 78 miles (125 km) north-west of Salt Lake City. It is the strongest earthquake near Utah in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Utah, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Utah.
Earthquakes by city in Utah
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Utah, The United States.
Use this regional Utah earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Orem, Sandy Hills, Sandy, Ogden, Layton, South Jordan, Millcreek, Taylorsville, Lehi, Logan, Murray, Draper, Bountiful, Riverton, Pleasant Grove, Roy, Spanish Fork, South Jordan Heights, Kearns, Cottonwood Heights and Tooele.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Utah.
When was the last earthquake in Utah, The United States?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Utah on the night of May 7, 2024 at 05:47 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 102km north-northwest of Salt Lake City at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Utah, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Utah, The United States?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Utah on the morning of March 12, 1934 at 08:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 125km northwest of Salt Lake City at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Utah since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Utah, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Utah. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 60 days.
