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M2.1 Depth: 0.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-04 01:42:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Beaver County, Utah (United States) on September 4, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 223 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 01:42:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Beaver County
County
Beaver County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.46850, -112.90183
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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