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M2.0 Depth: 19.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kane County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 19:02:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Kane County, Utah (United States) on January 7, 2026 at 19:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 19:02:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Kane County
County
Kane County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.18600, -112.89200
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 km
19.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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