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M1.2 Depth: -1.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Circleville, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 17:11:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Circleville, Utah (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
-1.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:11:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Circleville
County
Piute County
Village
Circleville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.16467, -112.28367
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.7 km
Shallow
-1.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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