3.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Parowan area

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Parowan, Utah, area Tuesday morning, causing light shaking but no reported damage or injuries. Image: https://earthquake.usgs.gov

PAROWAN, Utah, Oct. 30, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) –The Parowan, Utah, area experienced a 3.5 magnitude earthquake at about 2:15 a.m. Tuesday morning.

The minor quake was reported to be about 15 miles from Parowan, at 38.054 degrees North and 112.807 degrees west. It was centered at 9.7 km (6 miles) depth, according to information provided by the University of Utah.

That magnitude of earthquake typically causes light shaking. No damage or injuries have been reported in this case.

Small earthquakes are very common in Utah. To see a list of recent quakes to go with the map to below, click here.

The sites of recent Utah earthquakes Image httpquakeutaheduearthquake centerquake map

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