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M1.6 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km NNE of Central, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 12:59:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 8 km NNE of Central, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 12:59:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.49000, -113.58167
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
11.2 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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