M2.0 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Garfield County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 17:27:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Garfield County, Utah (United States) on April 28, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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