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M1.5 Depth: 2.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Lehi, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 13:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Lehi, Utah (United States) on April 16, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 190 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 13:00:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Lehi
County
Utah County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.42730, -111.89810
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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