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M1.7 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 7 km E of Ephraim, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 23:20:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 23:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 7 km E of Ephraim, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 23:20:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.35950, -111.50133
Temperature
7.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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