Archive · 22 Jan 2026
4.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Utah-Wyoming border
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake happened near the border of Utah and Wyoming on Thursday morning.
The earthquake's center was about 25 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming, and it was 8.4 miles deep.
Over 1,600 people felt the earthquake, but there were no reports of any damage.
This earthquake happened just two days after a 4.9-magnitude earthquake in California, which was felt in places like San Diego and Palm Springs.
Earthquakes happen because of the movement of the Earth's plates, and this one was not very deep, which is why so many people felt it.
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake hit near the Utah-Wyoming border on Thursday morning.
The epicenter was located about 25 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming, at a depth of 8.4 miles.
Over 1,600 people reported feeling the tremor, but there were no reports of damage.
This earthquake occurred just two days after a 4.9-magnitude quake in Indio, California.
The California earthquake was felt across Southern California, including San Diego and Palm Springs.
- Who
- US Geological Survey (USGS)
- What
- 4.7-magnitude earthquake
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Near the border between Utah and Wyoming, 25 miles south of Evanston, Wyoming
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
- Magnitude
- 4.7
- Location
- Near Utah-Wyoming border
- Depth
- 8.4 miles
- Time
- Thursday morning
- Reports of feeling tremors
- Over 1,600
- Damage reported
- None