Latest earthquakes near Provo, Utah today
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Recent Provo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Provo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Provo and elsewhere.
May 5, 2024 05:30PM
Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Ogden in The United States.
Provo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Provo, Utah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Provo in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Provo 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 Provo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Provo 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 | 48 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.88% |
| 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 Provo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Provo occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 42 miles (68 km) north-northwest of Provo, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Provo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 115 miles (185 km) north-northwest of Provo. It is the strongest earthquake near Provo 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 Provo, Utah 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 Provo.
Nearest earthquakes from Provo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Provo, Utah. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Provo.
When was the last earthquake in Provo, Utah?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Provo on the morning of May 10, 2024 at 08:49 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 163km north-northwest of Provo at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Provo, Utah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Provo, Utah?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Provo on the morning of March 12, 1934 at 08:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northwest of Provo at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Provo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Provo, Utah?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provo. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
