Year: 2022

M 3.6 near Bear Lake and Montpelier, ID

Posted on by Paul Roberson

Press Release

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: November 16, 4:30 AM MST

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred at 02:58 AM on November 16, 2022 (MST).  The epicenter of the shock was located 12.7 mi SE of Montpelier, ID and 18.2 mi NE of Bear Lake, ID.  There have been 13 aftershocks less than magnitude 3.0. A total of 3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 3.8 on July 17, 1997, 7.0 mi NNE of Montpelier, ID.  A total of 5 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater have occurred within 32 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962. The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.8 on February 06, 1994, 12.1 mi SW of Afton, WY. This earthquake was felt nearby in Fish Haven, ID.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 3.6 near Brigham City, UT

Posted on by Paul Roberson

Press Release

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: November 12 7:20 AM (MST)

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred at 06:45 AM on November 12, 2022 (MST).  The epicenter of the shock was located 4.6 mi SW of Corinne, UT and 9 mi W of Brigham City. Over 100 people in northern Utah from Salt Lake City to Logan reported that they felt this earthquake. There have been 12 events ranging in magnitude from 1.0 to 2.7 since November 1 of this year, and one event of magnitude 1.2 after the mainshock. A total of 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 3.9 on September 01, 2007, 9.1 mi SW of Tremonton, UT.  An M 4.5 earthquake occurred on July 05, 1989, 11.4 mi WSW of Tremonton, UT within 32 mi of today’s event.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 3.8 Near Colorado City, AZ

Posted on by Paul Roberson

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: November 06, 2022 5:02 AM MST

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.8 occurred at 4:39 AM on November 06, 2022 (MST).  The epicenter of the shock was located near the Utah Arizona border, 1.3 mi E of Colorado City, AZ.  A total of 12 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 3.7 on May 22, 1988, 4.7 mi S of Colorado City, AZ.  The earthquake was felt nearby, as well as in Hurricane and Kanab, Utah.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 4.4 Earthquake in Northern Arizona Felt in St. George Area

Posted on by Paul Roberson 
PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: September 19, 2022 04:30 PM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.4(USGS) occurred at 3:18 PM on September 19, 2022 (MDT).  The epicenter of the shock was located in northern Arizona about 30 mi SSE of Saint George, UT with more than 100 felt reports.  
The largest earthquake in the area was a  magnitude 5.9 on September 2, 1992, 1.8 mi SSE of Washington, UT.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 3.9 near Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Posted on by Paul Roberson

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: September 18, 2022 07:22 AM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred at 06:55 AM on September 18, 2022 (MDT). The epicenter of the shock was located about 6.5 mi NW of Norris Geyser Basin, WY.  A total of 168 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.8 on March 30, 2014, 2.8 mi N of Norris Junction, WY.  

The earthquake was reported felt within Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding communities.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form
on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 2.5 near Magna, UT Felt Throughout Salt Lake Valley

Posted on by Paul Roberson

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: June 03, 2022 07:20 AM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that an earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred at 05:02 AM on June 03, 2022 (MDT).  The epicenter of the shock was located 0.7 mi N of Magna, UT.  This earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that occurred in the same area on March 18, 2020. Today’s aftershock was felt by more than two hundred seventy residents of the Salt Lake Valley.

To date, the University of Utah Seismograph Stations has located more than 2,700 aftershocks from the March 18, 2020 earthquake, including 41 of magnitude 3.0 and larger. In recent weeks there have been, on  average, approximately 2 aftershocks per week large enough to locate, most of them smaller than magnitude 1.5.  Aftershock activity is expected to continue for months, but with the rate continuing to decrease with time.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

Earthquake Summary:

Date (UTC):   June 03, 2022         Time (UTC):   11:02

Date (local): June 03, 2022         Time (local): 05:02 AM MDT

Latitude:     40 43.13′ N

Longitude:    112 5.92′ W

Preferred magnitude: 2.50 Ml

M 3.8 close to Utah / Colorado Border near Cisco, UT

Posted on by Paul Roberson

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: May 31, 2022 05:20 PM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.8 occurred at 04:12 PM on May 31, 2022 (MDT).  The epicenter of the shock was located 31.3 mi WSW of Fruita, CO and about 36 mi NNE of Moab, UT just north of I-70. An M 2.5 foreshock occurred 16 seconds beforehand. 

The earthquake was reported felt in the Grand Junction, CO region and into Utah.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

Earthquake Summary:

Date (UTC):   May 31, 2022         Time (UTC):   22:12

Date (local): May 31, 2022         Time (local): 04:12 PM MDT

Latitude:     39 3.65′ N

Longitude:    109 17.75′ W

Preferred magnitude: 3.80 Ml

M 4.2 in eastern Yellowstone National Park

Posted on by Paul Roberson

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: May 11, 2022 08:35 AM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.2 occurred at 07:32 AM on May 11, 2022 (MDT).  The epicenter of the shock was located about 13 mi north of the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.  A total of 5 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.2 on March 25, 2008, 20 mi NE of Fishing Bridge, WY.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

M 3.5 near Sevier, UT

Posted on by Mark Hale

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: February 19, 2022 03:41 PM MST

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred at 03:17 PM on February 19, 2022 (MST). The epicenter of the shock was located 3.5 mi east-south-east of Sevier, UT. At the time of writing there were 18 felt reports. A total of 22 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962. The largest of these events was a magnitude 5.2 on October 04, 1967, 6.3 mi east-south-east of Sevier, UT.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form
on the US Geological Survey website: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uu60482552/executive.