Idaho

M 3.6 near Bear Lake and Montpelier, ID

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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.

Magnitude 4.3 near Soda Springs, ID

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PRESS RELEASE

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: January 25, 2018 09:45 PM MST

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a light earthquake of magnitude 4.3 (U.S. Geological Survey magnitude) occurred at 08:32 PM on January 25, 2018 (MST). The epicenter of the shock was located beneath the Bear River Valley in southeastern Idaho, 8 mi NW of the town of Georgetown, ID, and 9 miles SE of the town of Soda Springs, ID. This earthquake is an aftershock of a magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred on September 2, 2017, 9 miles east of Soda Springs. The magnitude 5.3 earthquake was followed by a very energetic aftershock sequence. Like the M 5.3 mainshock, today’s aftershock was widely felt in southeastern Idaho, western Wyoming, and northern Utah at least as far south as the Salt Lake Valley.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form either on the Seismograph Stations website: www.quake.utah.edu or the
US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

Earthquake Summary:

Date (UTC): January 26, 2018 Time (UTC): 03:32

Date (local): January 25, 2018 Time (local): 08:32 PM MST

Latitude: 42 32.25′ N

Longitude: 111 24.75′ W

Preferred magnitude: 4.30 Mb (USGS)

Sulphur Peak Earthquake Information

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On September 02, 2017, in eastern ​Idaho ​near ​the ​town of ​Soda Springs a magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred that was widely felt throughout southeastern Idaho and northern Utah.  This earthquake has been followed by a very active aftershock sequence. These earthquakes are slightly outside of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations area of responsibility, but the area is of interest to UUSS and the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.

UUSS in partnership with USGS have deployed two UUSS 3-channel strong-motion systems and six USGS 6-channel seismic systems (broadband and strong-motion) within 50 km of the seismicity.

The following page includes information about the earthquake sequence and webicorders for the temporary stations.  We will update the page with more information over time.

Magnitude 5.3 near Soda Springs, ID

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Press Release

University of Utah Seismograph Stations

Released: September 02, 2017 8:00 PM MDT

The University of Utah Seismograph Stations reports that a moderate
earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred at 05:57 PM on September 02, 2017
(MDT), as computed by the USGS. The epicenter of the shock was located
11 mi E of Soda Springs, ID. This event was preceded by a magnitude 4.3
foreshock and followed by numerous aftershocks, including seven with
magnitudes between 3.2 and 4.1 (all USGS magnitudes).
The 5.3 mainshock was reported felt in Idaho, Wyoming, and also across
northern Utah in the cities of Logan, Bringham City, Ogden, Salt Lake City,
Draper, and Provo.

Since 1962, a total of 87 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater have
occurred within 16 mi of the epicenter of today’s magnitude 5.3 event.
The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.7 on October 13, 1982,
9 mi NNW of Georgetown, ID.

Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form
either on the Seismograph Stations website: www.quake.utah.edu or the
US Geological Survey website: earthquake.usgs.gov.

Earthquake Summary (USGS parameters):

Date (UTC): September 02, 2017 Time (UTC): 23:57

Date (local): September 02, 2017 Time (local): 05:57 PM MDT

Latitude: 42 37.44′ N

Longitude: 111 23.46′ W

Preferred magnitude: 5.3 Mw