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Earthquakes Near Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 84104 Updated just now

3 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Salt Lake City, Utah

3 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Salt Lake City, Utah in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 84104 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Salt Lake City, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Salt Lake City, Utah

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Salt Lake City and the surrounding 84104 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Salt Lake City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Salt Lake City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 3
Closest to you M1.4, 3 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.0, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 147 days ago
Tracking Area
Salt Lake City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 3 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Salt Lake City

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.0 		Not felt 26 km W of Preston, Nevada 221 mi 3:30 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 14 km ENE of Milford, Utah 167 mi 8:18 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Magna, Utah 3 mi 8:56 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Salt Lake City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Salt Lake City has recorded 2,594 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.5 on May 15, 2020, located Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 390 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M3.1
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MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2594 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 72 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2007: 69 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 355 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2009: 69 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2010: 80 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 83 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 61 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 69 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 73 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 58 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2017: 583 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2018: 101 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 102 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2020: 136 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2021: 71 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 54 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 78 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 69 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 188 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 63 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000500.0M1.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 74 events, Energy: 6.6M2007: 70 events, Energy: 7.0M2008: 371 events, Energy: 819.6M2009: 71 events, Energy: 4.9M2010: 87 events, Energy: 54.4M2011: 85 events, Energy: 14.6M2012: 63 events, Energy: 5.6M2013: 70 events, Energy: 22.6M2014: 64 events, Energy: 4.9M2015: 74 events, Energy: 4.6M2016: 63 events, Energy: 22.9M2017: 616 events, Energy: 255.1M2018: 103 events, Energy: 10.0M2019: 106 events, Energy: 14.2M2020: 145 events, Energy: 396.9M2021: 73 events, Energy: 16.3M2022: 54 events, Energy: 3.0M2023: 78 events, Energy: 4.2M2024: 71 events, Energy: 12.8M2025: 191 events, Energy: 32.0M2026: 65 events, Energy: 15.6M
Largest Recorded
M6.5
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
May 15, 2020
Avg Noticeable / Year
9.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M5.9 Feb 21, 2008
8 km ENE of Wells, Nevada
M5.7 Mar 18, 2020
5 km NNE of Magna, Utah
M5.3 Nov 13, 2020
33 km SE of Mina, Nevada
M5.3 Sep 2, 2017
12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Salt Lake City, Utah

What Salt Lake City residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏢 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Salt Lake City. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Salt Lake City, Utah

Was there an earthquake in Salt Lake City today?

3 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Salt Lake City in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Salt Lake City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 84104. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Salt Lake City.

What is the earthquake history for Salt Lake City, Utah?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Salt Lake City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 84104.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Salt Lake City?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 84104. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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