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Utah earthquakes today and on record

Utah is one of the most earthquake-active places in the country. The USGS catalog holds 235 quakes of magnitude 3.5 or more here since 1900, including 25 of magnitude 5 or more. Below: every quake in the state this week, a map, and the biggest since 1900.

Updated . Data: U.S. Geological Survey.

Last 24 hours
22
Past 7 days
26
Most recent
M1.7,
Largest on record
M6.6 (1901)
M3.5+ since 1900
235
M5+ since 1900
25
M6.6, 1934M6.6, 1901M6.3, 1902M5.9, 1934M5.9, 1992M5.8, 1962M5.7, 2020M5.6, 1909M5.5, 1934M5.5, 1934M5.3, 1950M5.3, 1910M5.2, 1966M5.2, 1934M5.2, 1921M5.2, 1989M5.2, 1988M5.1, 1934M5.1, 1934M5.0, 1967M5.0, 1964M5.0, 1963M5.0, 1962M5.0, 1977M5.0, 1980M4.9, 2010M4.8, 1934M4.8, 1934M4.8, 1915M4.8, 1914M4.8, 1910M4.8, 1910M4.8, 1902M4.8, 1977M4.7, 1936M4.7, 1972M4.7, 1987M4.7, 1992M4.7, 2026M4.6, 1972M4.6, 1970M4.6, 1987M4.6, 1991M4.6, 2011M4.6, 2020M4.6, 2020M4.5, 1962M4.5, 1975M4.5, 1989M4.5, 2024M4.4, 1900M4.4, 1998M4.4, 2020M4.4, 2024M4.3, 1915M4.3, 1974M4.3, 1988M4.3, 1988M4.3, 1986M4.3, 1992M4.2, 1973M4.2, 1989M4.2, 1988M4.2, 1987M4.2, 1981M4.2, 2003M4.2, 2001M4.2, 2000M4.2, 1992M4.2, 1992M4.2, 1992M4.2, 2012M4.2, 2016M4.2, 2014M4.2, 2020M4.2, 2020M4.2, 2020M4.1, 1976M4.1, 1989M4.1, 1987M4.1, 1999M4.1, 2010M4.1, 2015M4.1, 2019M4.1, 2025M4.0, 1916M4.0, 1915M4.0, 1915M4.0, 1914M4.0, 1914M4.0, 1906M4.0, 1989M4.0, 1987M4.0, 2001M4.0, 1998M4.0, 1994M4.0, 1991M4.0, 1990M4.0, 2009M4.0, 2016M4.0, 2020M4.0, 2019M4.0, 2026M3.9, 1989M3.9, 1987M3.9, 1987M3.9, 1987M3.9, 1987M3.9, 1986M3.9, 1983M3.9, 1981M3.9, 1998M3.9, 1998M3.9, 1996M3.9, 1991M3.9, 2011M3.9, 2010M3.9, 2007M3.9, 2007M3.9, 2007M3.9, 2007M3.9, 2020M3.9, 2020M3.9, 2020M3.9, 2020M3.9, 2019M3.9, 2025M3.9, 2024M3.9, 2023M3.8, 1979M3.8, 1986M3.8, 1982M3.8, 1981M3.8, 1980M3.8, 1999M3.8, 1998M3.8, 1991M3.8, 1990M3.8, 1990M3.8, 2010M3.8, 2018M3.8, 2016M3.8, 2022M3.8, 2020M3.8, 2019M3.7, 1988M3.7, 1987M3.7, 1984M3.7, 1983M3.7, 2003M3.7, 1999M3.7, 1999M3.7, 1998M3.7, 1998M3.7, 1992M3.7, 1991M3.7, 1991M3.7, 2012M3.7, 2005M3.7, 2017M3.7, 2013M3.7, 2020M3.7, 2020M3.7, 2020M3.7, 2020M3.7, 2020M3.7, 2019M3.7, 2023M3.6, 1989M3.6, 1988M3.6, 1986M3.6, 1986M3.6, 1982M3.6, 2003M3.6, 2003M3.6, 2003M3.6, 2002M3.6, 2002M3.6, 2001M3.6, 2001M3.6, 2001M3.6, 2000M3.6, 1999M3.6, 1999M3.6, 1995M3.6, 1994M3.6, 1993M3.6, 1993M3.6, 1993M3.6, 1992M3.6, 1992M3.6, 1992M3.6, 1992M3.6, 1992M3.6, 1991M3.6, 1991M3.6, 2012M3.6, 2011M3.6, 2010M3.6, 2008M3.6, 2008M3.6, 2006M3.6, 2018M3.6, 2018M3.6, 2014M3.6, 2013M3.6, 2022M3.6, 2021M3.6, 2021M3.6, 2021M3.6, 2020M3.6, 2020M3.6, 2026M3.5, 1979M3.5, 1977M3.5, 1988M3.5, 1987M3.5, 1987M3.5, 1986M3.5, 1983M3.5, 2003M3.5, 1999M3.5, 1998M3.5, 1995M3.5, 1991M3.5, 1990M3.5, 2012M3.5, 2008M3.5, 2005M3.5, 2018M3.5, 2022M3.5, 2020M3.5, 2026M3.5, 2026M3.5, 2024M2.7 14 km NE of Milford, UtahM3.1 13 km NE of Milford, UtahM2.7 14 km NE of Milford, UtahM2.6 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM0.7 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.9 14 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.2 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.4 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.0 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM0.2 7 km NE of Magna, UtahM1.1 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.6 15 km NE of Milford, UtahM1.1 12 km ESE of Bountiful, UtahM1.1 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.2 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.9 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM0.9 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.6 14 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.5 14 km NW of Parowan, UtahM0.9 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.4 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.4 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.1 15 km NE of Milford, UtahM2.2 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.2 15 km NNE of Milford, UtahM1.7 14 km SE of Hatch, Utah
Larger quakes on record since 1900 Last 24 hours Past week

Earthquakes in Utah this week

MagWhereWhenDepth
1.714 km SE of Hatch, Utah15 km
1.215 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
2.215 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.115 km NE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.415 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.415 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
0.915 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.514 km NW of Parowan, Utah9 km
1.614 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
0.915 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.915 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.215 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.115 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.112 km ESE of Bountiful, Utah3 km
1.615 km NE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.115 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
0.27 km NE of Magna, Utah7 km
1.015 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.415 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
1.215 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
1.914 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
0.715 km NNE of Milford, Utah4 km
2.615 km NNE of Milford, Utah3 km
2.714 km NE of Milford, Utah5 km
3.113 km NE of Milford, Utah 1 felt reports4 km
2.714 km NE of Milford, Utah5 km

Biggest earthquakes in Utah since 1900

MagWhereDateDepth
6.6Near Marysvale, UtahNov 14, 19010 km
6.6Hansel Valley, UtahMar 12, 19349 km
6.3Near Pine Valley, UtahNov 17, 19020 km
5.935 km SSW of Howell, UtahMar 12, 193415 km
5.93 km SSE of Washington, UtahSep 2, 199214 km
5.88 km W of Garden City, UtahAug 30, 196215 km
5.75 km NNE of Magna, UtahMar 18, 202012 km
5.6Hansel Valley, UtahOct 6, 19090 km
5.526 km E of Avon, UtahApr 7, 19340 km
5.556 km SW of Howell, UtahMay 6, 19340 km
5.3Near Salt Lake City, UtahMay 22, 19100 km
5.323 km NW of Altamont, UtahJan 18, 19500 km

Quakes of magnitude 3.5+ by decade

Older decades look quieter partly because there were far fewer seismometers. Counts before about 1970 are incomplete.

Good to know

When was the last earthquake in Utah?

The most recent one we have is a magnitude 1.7, 14 km SE of Hatch, Utah, on November 11. The list above updates every few minutes.

What was the biggest earthquake in Utah?

A magnitude 6.6 near Near Marysvale, Utah on November 14, 1901, the largest in the USGS catalog for the state since 1900.

Does Utah get earthquakes?

Utah is one of the most earthquake-active places in the country. The USGS catalog holds 235 quakes of magnitude 3.5 or more here since 1900, including 25 of magnitude 5 or more. The USGS national hazard map is the best guide to the chance of strong shaking where you live.

Other states

History: USGS earthquake catalog, magnitude 3.5 and up since 1900, matched to the state by location (quakes just offshore count for the nearest state). Live: USGS real-time feeds.