4.0-Magnitude Earthquake near Torrey

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On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:32 pm, Utah experienced a magnitude (M) 4.0 earthquake with an epicenter near Torrey. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the USGS dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, visit the University of Utah Seismograph Stations’ interactive …

2.2-Magnitude Earthquake near Saratoga Springs

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On Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:51 am, Utah experienced a magnitude (M) 2.2 earthquake with an epicenter in Saratoga Springs. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the University of Utah dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, visit the University of Utah …

3.5-Magnitude Earthquake near West Valley City

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On Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:32 pm, Utah experienced a magnitude (M) 3.5 earthquake with an epicenter in West Valley City. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the USGS dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, visit the University of Utah Seismograph …

3.4-Magnitude Earthquake near Saratoga Springs

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On Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 12:53 pm, Utah experienced a magnitude (M) 3.4 earthquake with an epicenter 3.7 miles northwest of Saratoga Springs. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the USGS dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, visit the University of …

4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Near Evanston, Wyoming

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On Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:49 am, parts of Utah and Wyoming experienced a magnitude (M) 4.7 earthquake with an epicenter 25 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the USGS dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, …

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Preparing for the Next Big One: Free Web-Based Earthquake Safety Training

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In Utah, we know that earthquake preparedness is a top priority. Whether it’s reinforcing our homes or knowing how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” being ready can make all the difference. This February, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering two free, high-value web-based training courses through the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP) to help our community …

4.4-Magnitude Earthquake near Tremonton

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On Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 5:30 pm, Tremonton experienced a magnitude (M) 4.4 earthquake with an epicenter 16 miles southwest of Tremonton. This page is dedicated to urgent and new updates related to this earthquake or earthquake sequence. For more information, visit the USGS dashboard for this earthquake. To view recent earthquakes in Utah, visit the University of Utah …

New Release – Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Now Available in Spanish

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Ver post en español. Salt Lake City – The first-ever Spanish edition of Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country is now available. About 14% of Utahns identify as Hispanic or Latino, the largest minority group in Utah. Since 1847, Utah has experienced 17 earthquakes greater than magnitude 5.5, the most recent being the Magna Quake on March 18, 2020, which …

USSC Student Grant Research Program

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Submissions are now closed. Deadline: December 22, 2023 The Utah Seismic Safety Commission is continuing its Student Grant Research Program for secondary students to create an opportunity to investigate seismic-related issues in Utah. The Commission envisions collaboration between students and faculty in developing projects. Areas of research include engineering, geology, emergency management, and government relations, to list a few. If …

New Release: 2024 Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report and Recommendations

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Utah’s natural beauty and thriving communities coexist with the ever-present potential for seismic activity. The 2024 Utah Seismic Safety Commission Report and Recommendations is a forward-looking document, offering valuable guidance to the Utah Legislature. This report is a positive step toward securing the state’s future resilience in the face of seismic challenges. 2024 Key Recommendations for the Utah Legislature: The …