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M2.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ogden Valley, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 17:10:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ogden Valley, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 17:10:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Ogden Valley
County
Weber County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.27070, -111.80730
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to 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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