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M0.5 Depth: 8.7 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 3 km NE of Magna, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 18:41:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km NE of Magna, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 18:41:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.72883, -112.07017
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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