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M4.8 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Summit County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 14:49:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Summit County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 14:49:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Summit County
County
Summit County
Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.93000, -110.73000
Temperature
-1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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