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M1.7 Depth: 10.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 10 km E of Fairview, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 20:52:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 10 km E of Fairview, Utah (United States) on September 23, 2025 at 20:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 20:52:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
39.60967, -111.32467
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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