5.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Near Salt Lake City

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 07:09 am at a depth of 9.3 km.

A 5.7-magnitude quake struck outside Salt Lake City, Utah, US, early on Wednesday, the country's Geological Survey reports. 

Felt #earthquake (#sismo) M5.6 strikes 5 km E of Salt Lake City (#Utah) 8 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/ymSCBtSHjO pic.twitter.com/BJmNjw2BOB

— EMSC (@LastQuake) March 18, 2020

According to the Utah Division of Emergency Management, this was the largest quake in the area since 1992.

The quake was registered at a depth of 9.3 kilometres at 07:09 am, the US Geological Survey said. ​

No injuries or damage have been reported so far. 

Aftershocks are very likely during the day, the division added. 

It is very likely that you will feel aftershocks today.

— Utah Emergency Mgmt (@UtahEmergency) March 18, 2020