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M3.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near UTAH (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-24 12:35:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near UTAH (United States) on May 24, 2025 at 12:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC. United States: 146 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-24 12:35:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.32870, -112.09860
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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