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M1.4 Depth: -3.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Emery County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 13:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Emery County, Utah (United States) on January 14, 2026 at 13:09 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-3.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 13:09:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Emery County
County
Emery County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.62517, -111.20217
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -3.3 km
Shallow
-3.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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