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M0.9 Depth: 2.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Holladay, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 22:53:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Holladay, Utah (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 22:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 22:53:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Holladay
County
Salt Lake County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.66383, -111.80733
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 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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