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M2.2 Depth: 2.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Beaver County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 17:28:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Beaver County, Utah (United States) on May 21, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 17:28:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Beaver County
County
Beaver County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.50580, -112.91450
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 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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