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M1.2 Depth: 17.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Washington County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 21:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Washington County, Utah (United States) on September 2, 2026 at 21:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.4 km
Shallow
17.4 km
17.4 km — close to 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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