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USGSSeptember 21, 2026

M2.7 earthquake, 8 km SW of Joseph, Utah

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded 8 km SW of Joseph, Utah at a depth of 9 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,251st earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.7

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
8 km SW of Joseph, Utah
State
Utah
Magnitude
2.7 (local magnitude)
Depth
8.8 km
Time
2026-09-21 12:15:15 UTC
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
38.568, -112.273
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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