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M1.2 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Beaver County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 21:22:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Beaver County, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 21:22:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Beaver County
County
Beaver County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.49817, -112.90633
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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