Soda Springs, ID – A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 struck today, approximately 15 kilometers east-northeast of Soda Springs, Idaho.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic event occurred at 16:17:13 UTC (10:17:13 AM MDT) on Tuesday. The earthquake was at a depth of 9.4 kilometers. The University of Utah Seismograph Stations contributed to the data for this event.
No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been reported following the tremor. Earthquakes of this magnitude are generally considered minor and are often not felt by many people, though some closer to the epicenter may have experienced a slight jolt.
The region around Soda Springs, Idaho, experiences occasional seismic activity due to its geological setting. Residents are always encouraged to be aware of earthquake preparedness measures, though the risk from such small quakes is minimal.
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