Mild Earthquake Hits Dutch John, Utah: Tri-State Region Affected

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Written By Blue & Gold NLR Team

 

 

A mild earthquake struck near Dutch John, Utah, early Sunday morning, affecting the border region of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.

The U.S. Geological Survey USGS reported that the 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:48 a.m., with the epicenter located approximately 54 kilometers east of Dutch John, at a depth of 6.3 kilometers.

Residents across the tri-state area reported feeling minor tremors, but no damage or injuries were reported.

Although the earthquake was mild, it serves as a reminder of the region’s seismic activity, which is often overshadowed by the well-known fault lines of states like California.

The area surrounding Dutch John is part of the Intermountain Seismic Belt, a region that is occasionally prone to smaller earthquakes. The USGS notes that such events are common in the western United States.

Local emergency management agencies urge residents to remain informed about earthquake safety, emphasizing that even minor earthquakes can be reminders to prepare for potentially larger seismic events in the future.

It’s always important to be prepared, said a spokesperson from the Utah Geological Survey.

 

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