M2.3 Depth: 1.7 km

M2.3 Earthquake near UTAH

UTC time: 2026-03-22 12:55:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near UTAH on March 22, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 12:55:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.49070, -112.90530
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 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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