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M1.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Garfield County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 19:38:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Garfield County, Utah (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 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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