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M0.9 Depth: 14.1 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 17 km WSW of Emery, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 12:42:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near 17 km WSW of Emery, Utah (United States) on August 20, 2025 at 12:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 12:42:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Utah
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.83483, -111.41867
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to 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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