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M2.0 Depth: 9.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near West Valley City, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 12:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near West Valley City, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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