Latest earthquakes near West Jordan, Utah today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Jordan, Utah, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Jordan? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Jordan, it will show up within minutes.
West Jordan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of West Jordan, 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 West Jordan in 2017. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of West Jordan 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 West Jordan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near West Jordan 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 | 45 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 6.25% |
| 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 West Jordan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Jordan occurred on Mar 18, 2020 07:09 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 12 miles (20 km) north-west of West Jordan, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near West Jordan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 12, 1934 08:05, 85 miles (137 km) north-west of West Jordan. It is the strongest earthquake near West Jordan 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 West Jordan, 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 West Jordan.
Nearest earthquakes from West Jordan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to West Jordan, 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 West Jordan.
When was the last earthquake in West Jordan, Utah?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near West Jordan on the afternoon of November 24, 2024 at 17:24 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 124km north-east of West Jordan at a depth of 28km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Jordan, Utah in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Jordan, Utah?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West Jordan on the morning of March 12, 1934 at 08:05 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north-northwest of West Jordan at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Jordan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Jordan, Utah?
In the past 10 years, 48 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Jordan. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 76 days.
