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M0.6 Depth: -0.7 km

M0.6 Earthquake near Elberta, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 11:50:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near Elberta, Utah (United States) on July 21, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 11:50:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Elberta
County
Utah County
Village
Elberta
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.92883, -111.95783
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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