M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 308.7) from Wendover, UT

UTC time: 2026-03-04 13:26:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 308.7) from Wendover, UT. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 13:26:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
scedc
Coordinates
52.23740, 176.31480
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours11
Strongest subsequent eventM6.4

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#14
Earlier events M≥452
Earlier events M≥526
Compared since2025-01-30

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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