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M1.2 Depth: 1.2 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Sevier County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 21:23:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Sevier County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 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: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 21:23:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Sevier County
County
Sevier County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.61533, -112.21683
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 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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