Seismic Monitor
Utah earthquakes today: live seismic activity along the Wasatch Front
Use this page to monitor recent earthquakes in Utah, see where seismic activity is clustering, and explore individual event details.
Recent earthquakes in Utah
Seismic events sorted by the latest updates with detail links for deeper context.
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Seismic hotspots
Where activity is clustering
About this tracker
The Wasatch Fault: Utah's Biggest Seismic Threat
The Wasatch Fault runs 340 kilometers along the Wasatch Front — directly through Utah's most populated corridor including Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden. This normal fault is capable of producing magnitude 7.0-7.5 earthquakes, and paleoseismic studies show it has produced large ruptures roughly every 300-400 years. The last major rupture on the Salt Lake segment was approximately 1,300 years ago — well past the average recurrence interval.
The 2020 Magna earthquake (M5.7) was the largest earthquake in the Salt Lake City area since 1962, causing widespread structural damage and knocking the trumpet off the Salt Lake Temple's angel Moroni statue. Track Utah seismic activity on our live earthquake tracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salt Lake City at risk for a big earthquake?
Yes. The Wasatch Fault runs directly through the Salt Lake Valley and is considered overdue for a major rupture. The Utah Geological Survey estimates a 43% probability of a M6.75+ earthquake on the Wasatch Fault within 50 years.
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Last updated 3/15/2026, 1:04:38 PM