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M1.2 Depth: 4.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Elberta, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 20:50:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Elberta, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 211 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 20:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Elberta
County
Utah County
Village
Elberta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.91850, -111.96683
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 km
4.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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