2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 9 km N of New Harmony, Utah — August 5, 2026

2026-08-05 03:21:16 UTC (2026-08-05) · approx. 7:21 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time03:21 UTC≈ 7:21 PM UTC-8
Depth11.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates37.568°, -113.325°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 37.57°, -113.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
11.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
37.5683°N
-113.3247°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
uu80147111
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
119
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.212°
RMS Residual
0.13 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-22 02:08:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uu80147111). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 5, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 9 km N of New Harmony, Utah — August 5, 2026. Retrieved August 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uu80147111/