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M0.9 Depth: 4.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 18 km ENE of Milford, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 15:41:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 9, 2025 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 18 km ENE of Milford, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-09 15:41:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.44983, -112.80767
Temperature
8.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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