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M 2.7 earthquake - 8 km SW of Joseph, Utah

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.7 located 8 km southwest of Joseph, Utah (coordinates 38.5683, -112.2731) with a reported depth of 8.793 km. Source publication time: 2026-09-21T12:15:15.506Z.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
1/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

The USGS report provides specific seismic parameters (magnitude, coordinates, depth) for a local earthquake near Joseph, Utah. The supplied source does not report damage, casualties, or broader impacts.

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