The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that an earthquake of magnitude 2.9 occurred at 10:33 PM on July 23, 2024. The epicenter of the shock was located about 1.9 mi northeast of the St. George Regional Airport. Since 1981, the UUSS has located 121 M2 or greater events within 15 mi of this event’s epicenter. The largest of these events was a magnitude 5.9 which occurred on September 02, 1992. As of the time of this writing there have been 42 reports of people feeling the earthquake.
University of Utah Seismograph Stations Released: May 8, 2024 12:00 PM MDT
As of this morning, 89 earthquakes have been located in the sequence ~15 mi southwest of Tremonton, UT, with magnitudes ranging 0.8 to 4.4. Four events were M3 or greater, but most of the seismicity is below M2. The magnitude 4.4 event occurred on May 5, at 5:30 PM MDT and was reported to have been felt by more than 500 people on the USGS “Did You Feel It?” site.
Seismicity has occurred throughout this area, occasionally as clusters, in the 1980s through the early 2000s. Though there are a lot of earthquakes in the area in a short period of time, this type of activity is not uncommon. Typically we record an M4 earthquake about once a year in Utah. While it is possible for a larger earthquake to occur in this sequence, the probability of a larger future earthquake is low.
Earthquakes like these, that are felt but not damaging, are a great reminder of the earthquake threat in the Wasatch Front. The Wasatch fault system has the potential for a much larger earthquake, so it is important to practice earthquake safety and prepare your home. Visit earthquakes.utah.gov for more information on Utah earthquakes and how to prepare!
Visit earthquakes.utah.gov for more information on UT earthquakes and how to prepare your home!
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.4 occurred at 05:30 PM on May 05, The epicenter of the shock was located about 16 mi southwest of Tremonton, UT. This earthquake follows an M3.9 event that occurred in the same area early yesterday morning. This sequence now consists of more than 19 earthquakes, most of which are still being located by UUSS seismologists.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred at 02:36 AM on May 04, The epicenter of the shock was located about 16 mi southwest of Tremonton, UT and 63 mi northwest of Salt Lake City, UT. The event was felt mostly in communities northeast of the Great Salt Lake. So far there have been 6 aftershocks, the largest of which is an M2.2. Since 1981, the UUSS has located 155 M2 or greater events within 15 mi of this event’s epicenter. The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.5 which occurred on July 05, 1989.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that an earthquake of magnitude 2.5 occurred at 12:22 AM on April 02, 2024. The epicenter of the shock was located about 4 mi north-west of Cedar City, UT.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred at 07:28 PM on February 02, 2024. The epicenter of the shock was located less than 1 mile east of Springdale, UT, near Zion National Park. The earthquake was felt in Springdale and the surrounding areas. Since 1981, the UUSS has located 93 M2 or greater events within 15 mi of this event’s epicenter. The largest of these events was a magnitude 3.8 which occurred on November 06, 2022.
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.9 occurred at 12:16 AM on December 01, 2023 (MST). The epicenter of the shock was located 17.0 mi S of Cedar City, UT and was widely felt in the areas of Cedar City and Hurricane, UT. A total of 21 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of this event since 1962. This event is within 20 mi of the September 02, 1992 M 5.9 earthquake 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.
The University of Utah Utes took on the Arizona State Sun Devils in Salt Lake City on November 4, 2023. The Utes came into the game with a #18 ranking and a record of 6-2 (3-2 Pac-12).
During the 2023 season, the University of Utah Seismograph Stations installed a seismometer on the ground floor of the stadium to record ground shaking related to football games. Below is a summary of some recordings during the ASU game.
The Utes were looking to bounce back after the previous week’s disappointing loss to the Oregon Ducks. The Utes started off fast scoring on their first drive and never looked back. The Utes defense didn’t allow an ASU touchdown all game and only gave up one field goal for a total of 3 points.
On the offensive front, the Utes had their most prolific scoring game of the year with 7 touchdowns and 55 total points to win the game 55-3. In total, the University of Utah had 513 offensive yards and only allowed 83 total yards on defense. Below are the 7 touchdowns ranked from most ground shaking to least:
Ja’Quinden Jackson 54 yard TD run with 12:26 left in the 3rd quarter.
Charlie Vincent 22 yard TD run with 0:08 left in the 4th quarter.
Munir McClain 20 yard TD pass with 0:54 left in the 2nd quarter.
Nate Johnson 59 yard TD run with 11:04 left in the 4th quarter.
Landen King 3 yard TD pass with 12:59 left in the 4th quarter.
Devaughn Vele 11 yard TD pass with 11:36 left in the 1st quarter.
Devaughn Vele 3 yard TD pass with 6:37 left in the 1st quarter.
The Utes were so dominant that the seismic signals as the game went on became smaller and smaller as Rice Eccles Stadium cleared out early in the game. However, there were a few #UteQuakes that are of note.
There was a decent seismic signal for Miles Battle’s overturned interception in the 2nd quarter as well as the kickoff following the Utes third touchdown at the end of the 2nd quarter as well as the following 3rd Down Jump. The kickoff was maybe the largest “in game” signal of the day because they played the same music they play when the Utes run out of the tunnel.
The University of Utah Utes took on the Oregon Ducks in Salt Lake City on October 28, 2023. The Utes came into the game with a #13 ranking and a record of 6-1 (3-1 Pac-12).
During the 2023 season, the University of Utah Seismograph Stations installed a seismometer on the ground floor of the stadium to record ground shaking related to football games. Below is a summary of some recordings during the Oregon game.
The Utes were riding a high coming into the game with the combination of the previous week’s win over the USC Trojans and the fact that ESPN College GameDay broadcasted from the University of Utah campus earlier in the day. This was evident in that the seismic signal from the Utes running out of the tunnel proved to be the largest of the season. However, this high quickly faded as the Oregon Ducks dominated the Utes winning the game 35-6.
The Ducks started off fast scoring on their first drive and never looked back. The Utes were held without a touchdown in a game for the first time during this season. Our only points came from two Cole Becker field goals in the first half.
The one play that showed a good seismic signal was the tackle for loss/fumble recovery by Junior Tafuna with 7:06 left in the 1st quarter.
In the words of the great coach Ted Lasso, the Utes need to be like a goldfish and forget this game and move on to the Arizona State University Sun Devils, who are coming to Salt Lake City on Saturday, November 4th. We’ll see you then and Go Utes!
The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred at 04:45 AM on November 02, 2023 (MDT). The epicenter of the shock was located 3.2 mi N of Richfield, UT. The earthquake was felt in Richfield and the surrounding areas. This earthquake follows 9 earthquakes with magnitudes between 0.9 and 1.9 that occurred in the vicinity the day prior. A total of 32 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 4.4 on January 03, 1972, 2.7 mi S of Elsinore, UT. A total of 2 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 5.2 on October 04,1967, 6.3 mi ESE of Sevier, UT.
