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M1.5 Depth: 1.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Circleville, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 12:12:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Circleville, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
1.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 12:12:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Circleville
County
Piute County
Village
Circleville
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.17233, -112.29083
Temperature
16.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.8 km
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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