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M1.2 Depth: 2.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 9 km NW of Fayette, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 20:36:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NW of Fayette, Utah (United States) on December 12, 2025 at 20:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 20:36:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.27283, -111.94600
Temperature
12.3°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
2.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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