M 3.7 Near Enterprise, UT

PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: July 21, 2020 04:45 AM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.7 occurred at 03:44 AM on July 21, 2020 (MDT).  The epicenter of the shock was located in southwest Utah, 14 miles east of Enterprise, UT and about 28 miles north of St. George, UT.

This earthquake was reported felt in the surrounding region including in the cities of Hurricane and St. George, UT.  A total of 6 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have occurred within 16 miles of the epicenter of this event since 1962.  The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.2 on April 04, 1981, 14.5 miles west-southwest of Cedar City, UT.

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