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M1.5 Depth: -0.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Emery County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 17:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Emery County, Utah (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 17:26 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
-0.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 17:26:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Emery County
County
Emery County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.58417, -111.16617
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.1 km
Shallow
-0.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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