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M0.4 Depth: 8.2 km

M0.4 Earthquake near Salt Lake City, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 14:11:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M0.4 earthquake occurred near Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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 USGS. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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