DUTCH JOHN, Utah, Dec. 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Small earthquakes are recorded in Utah every day, usually in the central or western part of the state.
But on Sunday, Utah experienced a relatively larger quake — although it still fell within the parameters of a micro earthquake — near a northeastern border.
The magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded at 9:28 a.m. in Daggett County, about 29 miles west-southwest of Dutch John, which has an average population of roughly 145 during the winter season. Summer recreation boosts the number. The town is near Flaming Gorge attractions.
The quake originated at a depth of about 6.5 miles, according to data from the University of Utah Earthquake Center.
As with several recent quakes in rural parts of Utah, the earthquake was reported felt by no one as of 4 p.m., the USGS page says.
