M0.9 Depth: 23.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Kane County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 22:22:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 22:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Kane County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 23 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: 212 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

23.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-20 22:22:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Utah

City

Kane County

County

Kane County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

37.46217, -112.87167

Temperature

0.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23.1 km

23.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 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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