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M2.1 Depth: 1.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Emery County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 13:35:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Emery County, Utah (United States) on February 3, 2026 at 13:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 13:35:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Emery County
County
Emery County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.62220, -111.23420
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
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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