MAGNA, Utah, June 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A small earthquake hit the Magna area just after rush hour on Wednesday, at about 8:45 a.m., and was recorded by University of Utah Seismograph Stations.
The mini quake hit about four miles north-northeast of Magna. It originated from a depth of about 4.4 miles. By early afternoon, only 22 people had reported feeling the small quake to the U.S. Geological Survey “Did you feel it?” page.
No damage was reported.
Magna was the site of a 2020 earthquake that measured at 5.7 magnitude, and did do damage. Read more about it here.
Utah has had 17 earthquakes greater than magnitude 5.5 since pioneer settlement in 1847, and geologic investigations of our region’s faults indicate a long history of repeated large earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 and greater prior to settlement. Read more about Utah’s historic and recent earthquake, and the state’s geology at earthquakes.utah.gov.
The site also answers common earthquake questions and offers preparedness tips.
