Utah’s Wasatch Front faces significant hazard from the Wasatch fault; the 2020 M5.7 Magna quake struck near Salt Lake City. This page pulls real records for Utah: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Utah.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk in Utah - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Utah - FAQ
Is Utah at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.6 in 1934.
What was the biggest earthquake in Utah?
The strongest earthquake on record near Utah is M6.6, in 1934 (The 1934 Hansel Valley, Utah Earthquake), from USGS.
Does Utah get tsunamis?
Yes - 1 tsunami since 1909 (most recently 1909) within 300 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Utah?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.