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M1.7 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Iron County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 19:18:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Iron County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 257 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 19:18:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Iron County
County
Iron County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.82100, -113.09667
Temperature
33.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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