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M0.8 Depth: -1.9 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Carbon County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:08:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near Carbon County, Utah (United States) on August 14, 2026 at 18:08 UTC. 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 202 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
-1.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 18:08:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Carbon County
County
Carbon County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.51033, -110.33967
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.9 km
Shallow
-1.9 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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