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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Cache County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 20:38:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Cache County, Utah (United States) on January 7, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 20:38:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Cache County
County
Cache County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.82930, -111.59590
Temperature
-6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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