M0.8 Depth: 4.5 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Beaver, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 11:35:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 11:35 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Beaver, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 11:35:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.27767, -112.64867
Temperature
15.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.5 km
Shallow
4.5 km
4.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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