M 3.1 Earthquake 12 km SSW of Snowville, Utah
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A magnitude 3.1 earthquake occurred 12 km SSW of Snowville, Utah on May 28, 2026 at 12:58 UTC.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on June 6, 2026 and geographically references Utah. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A M 3.1 ml earthquake struck 12 km SSW of Snowville, Utah at 12:58:55 UTC on May 28, 2026 (Unix time 1780001935610). The event was recorded at coordinates 41.8638°N, 112.768°W with a depth of 1.22 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was centered 12 km south-southwest of Snowville, Utah at latitude 41.8638333333333, longitude -112.768. The very shallow depth of 1.22 km classifies it as a shallow earthquake (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 1 person, with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 1. No tsunami was generated (tsunami flag: 0) and no alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude (M 2.5-3.9) are often felt but rarely cause damage. Minor aftershocks remain possible in the hours and days following the event.
Source
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uu80141251 - United States Geological Survey
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