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M3.1 Depth: 13.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Uintah County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:56:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Uintah County, Utah (United States). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 20:56:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Uintah County
County
Uintah County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.66490, -109.46880
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 km
13.8 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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