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M0.8 Depth: 2.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Beaver County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 18:52:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Beaver County, Utah (United States) on April 1, 2026 at 18:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower 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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