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M0.8 Depth: 1.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-18 12:27:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Millard County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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: 149 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 12:27:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Millard County
County
Millard County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.59267, -112.66200
Temperature
-6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
1.6 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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