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M1.3 Depth: 2.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-30 20:29:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Piute County, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 20:29:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Piute County
County
Piute County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.15900, -112.31233
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 km
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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