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M1.5 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Tooele County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 17:34:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 17:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Tooele County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 17:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Tooele County
County
Tooele County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.50100, -113.07733
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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