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M3.0 Earthquake 22 km NNE of Maeser, UtahNovember 18, 2024

2024-11-18 21:57:42 UTC (2024-11-18) · approx. 2:57 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time21:57 UTC2:57 PM UTC-7
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.668°, -109.487°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 18, 2024 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 22 km NNE of Maeser, Utah, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 40.6676°, -109.4867°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.67°, -109.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.6676°N
-109.4867°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nsi7
Event Type
mining explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.115°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-30 17:00:35 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Maeser, Utah?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 22 km NNE of Maeser, Utah on November 18, 2024 at 21:57 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nsi7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 18, 2024). M3.0 Earthquake 22 km NNE of Maeser, UtahNovember 18, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nsi7/