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M2.8 Depth: -3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Iron County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 03:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Iron County, Utah (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
-3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 03:21:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Iron County
County
Iron County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.57033, -113.32516
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3 km
Shallow
-3 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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