Latest earthquakes near Salt Lake City, Utah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salt Lake City, Utah, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salt Lake City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salt Lake City, it will show up within minutes.
Salt Lake City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Salt Lake City, Utah in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salt Lake City in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Salt Lake City 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 | 44 | 93.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.38% |
| 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 Salt Lake City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salt Lake City occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 10 miles (16 km) west of Salt Lake City, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Salt Lake City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 78 miles (125 km) west of Salt Lake City. It is the strongest earthquake near Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.
Nearest earthquakes from Salt Lake City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City.
When was the last earthquake in Salt Lake City, Utah?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salt Lake City on the afternoon of November 24, 2024 at 17:24 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 111km east-northeast of Salt Lake City at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salt Lake City, Utah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salt Lake City, Utah?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salt Lake City, Utah?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salt Lake City. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
