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M1.1 Depth: 11.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 9 km E of Avon, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 21:52:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 9 km E of Avon, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 225 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 21:52:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.52733, -111.70167
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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