M 4.0 Earthquake Reported 30 km ENE of Torrey, Utah

What Happened

A light earthquake with a magnitude of 3.95 (ml) was recorded on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 10:32 PM local time (04:32 UTC, March 10). The seismic event occurred at a very shallow depth of -2.77 kilometers.

Location Details

The epicenter was located at coordinates 38.3595°N, 111.0772°W, approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) east-northeast of Torrey, Utah. The depth of -2.77 km is considered very shallow; in seismic terms, any event less than 20 km deep is classified as shallow, which often results in more intense shaking near the epicenter compared to deeper events.

Impact Assessment

There is no tsunami advisory in effect for this inland event. The USGS reported a Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) of 3.982, which corresponds to light shaking. No felt reports were submitted to the USGS at the time of this report, and there are currently no reports of damage or injuries.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes with magnitudes around 4.0 are classified as “light.” While they are frequently felt by people in the vicinity, they rarely cause significant structural damage. Residents should be aware that minor aftershocks are possible following an event of this size, though they typically decrease in frequency and intensity over time.

Source

Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.