Utah earthquakes

M4.5 earthquake 36 km W of Veyo, Utah

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 36 km W of Veyo, Utah on Fri, Sep 23, 1966, 5:56 AM GMT-6 (11:56 UTC), 33 km (21 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.5 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1966-09-23 11:56:09 UTC
Depth
33.0 km (20.5 mi), shallow
Epicenter
37.300° N, 114.100° W
Region
Utah
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis2930. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:26 AM UTC.