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M0.3 Depth: -0.1 km

M0.3 Earthquake near Beaver County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:15:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.3 earthquake was recorded near Beaver County, Utah (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 20:15 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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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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