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M1.2 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 15 km NE of Milford, Utah

UTC time: 2026-05-20 15:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 15 km NE of Milford, Utah on May 20, 2026 at 15:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 15:19:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.50667, -112.90967
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 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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