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M1.6 Depth: 1.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Beaver County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 15:35:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 15:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
1.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 15:35:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Beaver County
County
Beaver County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.48300, -112.90633
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 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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