Clear Creek, Utah – A shallow magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded southwest of Clear Creek on Sunday, prompting monitoring across central Utah.
According to the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, the tremor occurred at 4:21 p.m. UTC, approximately 7 kilometers southwest of Clear Creek. The quake registered at a depth of 2.7 kilometers, making it relatively shallow compared to many seismic events in the region.
Data from the Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) Comprehensive Earthquake Catalog shows the event was reviewed and confirmed by seismologists. At magnitude 2.8, the earthquake is considered minor and is unlikely to cause structural damage. Light shaking may have been felt by residents near the epicenter.
Clear Creek is located in central Utah, an area influenced by regional fault systems tied to the Basin and Range Province. Utah experiences frequent small earthquakes each year, though most are too weak to cause significant impact.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or property damage as of Sunday evening. Officials have not issued any advisories related to the event.
Small earthquakes like this are routinely tracked to monitor shifting fault activity and assess long-term seismic patterns across the state. Students and commuters in central Utah may notice occasional light shaking from similar low-magnitude events.
Seismologists encourage residents who felt the tremor to submit reports through official monitoring channels to assist with data collection.
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