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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Iron County, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 06:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Iron County, Utah (United States) on April 19, 2026 at 06:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 06:37:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Iron County
County
Iron County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
37.54617, -113.20483
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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