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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 24 km SW of Big Water, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:35:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 24 km SW of Big Water, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 15:35:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Arizona
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.95983, -111.89133
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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