Salt Lake City, Utah – A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Howell just after 12:30 p.m. Friday, lightly rattling parts of Box Elder County in northern Utah.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 12:33 p.m. MDT approximately 8 kilometers northwest of Howell at a depth of 14.8 kilometers. While no damage or injuries were reported as of Friday afternoon, residents near the epicenter may have felt mild shaking.
The quake’s location places it roughly 90 miles northwest of Salt Lake City, in a seismically active zone near the northern edge of the Great Salt Lake. Events of this size are not uncommon in Utah but serve as reminders to check emergency supplies and review earthquake safety plans.
Local emergency managers did not issue any alerts, and no aftershocks had been recorded as of Friday evening. However, officials encourage residents to report any shaking to USGS via the “Did You Feel It?” tool to assist with seismic research.
No further seismic activity is expected, but Utah residents are urged to stay informed through local agencies and the Utah Geological Survey.
