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M3.5 Depth: 5.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Saratoga Springs, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 19:53:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Saratoga Springs, Utah (United States) on February 5, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 170 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 19:53:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Saratoga Springs
County
Utah County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.41370, -111.92970
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 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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