M1.0 Depth: 7.5 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Royal, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 20:15:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near Royal, Utah (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 20:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 20:15:46 UTC
Local time
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State
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.75233, -110.89783

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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