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M2.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Cache County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 19:54:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Cache County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 19:54:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Cache County
County
Cache County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.86750, -111.53150
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 km
8.8 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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