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.