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M0.5 Depth: 7.4 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 3 km WNW of West Point, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 17:55:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 3 km WNW of West Point, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 17:55:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.12667, -112.12733
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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