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M1.2 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Box Elder County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 14:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Box Elder County, Utah (United States) on January 22, 2026 at 14:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 221 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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