M 3.6 Earthquake Strikes 8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah
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A magnitude 3.6 earthquake hit 8 km south-southwest of Kanosh, Utah, at a depth of approximately 0.51 km on October 9, 2026, and was likely felt locally but caused no reported damage.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 19, 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
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.62 ml occurred 8 km SSW of Kanosh, Utah, at a depth of -0.51 km. The event took place on October 9, 2026, at 23:37:07 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 38.7285° N latitude and 112.4655° W longitude, near Kanosh in Utah. With a depth of -0.51 km, this is considered a very shallow earthquake (typically less than 20 km), which can lead to stronger surface shaking.
Impact Assessment
No felt reports have been recorded for this earthquake. There is no tsunami advisory, and no alert level has been issued.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude (around 3.6) are often felt but rarely cause damage. It is common for aftershocks to occur, so remain prepared with basic safety measures like securing heavy objects and knowing how to drop, cover, and hold on during shaking.
Source
This information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). For more details, visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uu80137106
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