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The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) is a research, educational, and public-service entity within the University of Utah.
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 10.23.25 – 11.05.25. 111 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.7 located south-southwest of the Mammoth, WY.
The background image is of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 10.23.25 – 11.05.25. 111 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.7 located south-southwest of Mammoth, WY. This is part of an ongoing swarm of 52 earthquakes. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (Oct. 23 – Nov. 05, 2025) 111 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.5 – 3.7. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, October 23 – November 5, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: An ongoing swarm of 52 earthquakes, located about 14 miles south-southwest of Mammoth, WY, began on October 28. The magnitudes ranged from M 0.3 – 3.7. The M 3.7 is the largest earthquake during the reporting period and was felt in Yellowstone National Park.
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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What a day Saturday was! The punt return for a TD by Mana Carvalho was the largest #UteQuake we've recorded so far! Rice-Eccles Stadium was rocking! Go to tinyurl.com/UUvsCincy to get a summary of the game. @utahfootball.bsky.social @utahathletics.bsky.social @utah.edu
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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#UteQuake on @collegegameday.bsky.social ! Way to represent MUSS! Let's keep this going tonight and shake Rice-Eccles Stadium! @utah.edu @utahathletics.bsky.social @utahfootball.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Want to watch Rice-Eccles shake during tomorrow nights Utes football game? Go here (t.co/SlK9sN68O2) and follow the directions on the image. Share your favorite signal with the hashtag #UteQuake. @utahfootball.bsky.social @utah.edu @utahathletics.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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#UteQuake is returning to ESPN GameDay tomorrow. Tune in and let's see if we can shake the set more than two years ago. @utahfootball.bsky.social @utahathletics.bsky.social @utah.edu Go Utes! @kirkherbstreit.bsky.social @patmcafeeshow.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update: Over the last two weeks (October 16 – 29, 2025) 41 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.1 to 2.4. The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.4 on October 27, located under 1 mile east of Beaver, UT.
Over the last two weeks (October 16 – 29, 2025) 41 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.1 to 2.4. The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.4 on October27, located east of Beaverr, UT. Seismicity and topographic map of Utah. Text: Over the last two weeks (October 16 – 29, 2025), 41 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.1 to 2.4. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southwest Utah near Beaver, UT. Text: The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.4 on October 27, located about 1 mile east of Beaver, UT. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Utah Region, October 16 – 29, 2025" with Date on the x-axis and Magnitude on the y-axis. Text: For more information about Utah earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
October 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Ute Fans, the Utes need you! In order to make the Big12 Conference Championship game (and a possible rematch with the team down south), we need to win out. That begins with this coming Saturday against #17 Cincinnati.
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Seismic recording of the beginning of the Utah game against the Colorado Buffaloes last Saturday. Prominent signals include when the Utes came out of the tunnel, the MUSS banner/kickoff and the 63-yard touchdown run by Byrd Ficklin on the 2nd play of the game.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, October 09 – 22, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 10.09.25 – 10.22.25. 62 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2. located north of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park.
The background image is of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 10.09.25 – 10.22.25. 62 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.1 located north of the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. A small swarm of 23 earthquakes was located east of Shoshone Lake on October 15. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (Oct. 09 – 22, 2025) 62 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.1 – 2.1. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 2.1 on October 22, located about 12 miles north the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: A swarm of 23 small earthquakes, located about 1 mile east of Shoshone Lake, occurred on October 15. The magnitudes ranged from M 0.7 – 1.9.
October 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update: Over the last two weeks (October 2 – 15, 2025) 41 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 to 2.8. The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.8 on October 8, located about 16 miles southeast of Heber, UT.
Over the last two weeks (October 2 – 15, 2025) 41 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 to 2.8. The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.8 on October 8, located about 16 miles southeast of Heber, UT. Map showing the last two weeks of earthquakes for the Utah region Map showing the largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.8 on October 8, located about 16 miles southeast of Heber, UT. Magnitude vs Time plot for the last two weeks in the Utah Region
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 9.25.25 – 10.08.25. 52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.3 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
The background image is of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 09.25.25 – 10.08.25. 52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.3 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (Sep. 25 – Oct. 08, 2025) 52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.3 – 3.3. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 3.3 on September 28, located about 15 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. This event is part of an ongoing cluster of 32 earthquakes. This includes an M 3.1 also on September 28. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, September 25 – October 08, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
October 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update: Over the last two weeks, 40 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.2 to 2.4. The largest was a M 2.4 on September 28, northeast of Lyman, WY.
Utah Earthquake Update September 18 - October 1:Over the last two weeks, 40 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.2 to 2.4. The largest was a M 2.4 on September 28, northeast of Lyman, WY. Map of Utah Region Earthquakes. Map of the largest earthquake a M 2.4 near Lyman, WY. Magnitude vs Time plot of earthquakes from September 18 - October 1, 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 9.11.25 – 9.24.25. 37 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.1 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
The background image is of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 09.10.25 – 09.24.25. 37 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.1 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (Sep. 11 – 24, 2025) 37 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.2 – 2.1. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 2.1 on September 11, located about 15 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, September 11 – 24, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
September 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update 09.04.25 – 09.17.25 Over the last two weeks, 67 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 to 4.1. The largest was an M 4.1 on September 10, west of Vernal, UT.
Text: Utah Earthquake Update 09.04.25 – 09.17.25 Over the last two weeks, 67 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 to 4.1. The largest was an M 2.6 on September 10, west of Vernal, UT. Background image of an alpine lake. Seismicity and topographic map of Utah. Text: Over the last two weeks (September 4 – 17, 2025), 67 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 to 4.1. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southwest Utah near Vernal, UT. Text: The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 4.1 on September 10, located about 8 miles west of Vernal, UT. This earthquake was widely felt and deeper than most Utah earthquakes at 42 miles below sea level. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Utah Region, September 4 – 17, 2025" with Date on the x-axis and Magnitude on the y-axis. Text: For more information about Utah earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
September 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 8.28.25 – 9.10.25. 42 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.3 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
The background image is of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 08.28.25–09.10.25 42 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.3 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (Aug. 28 – Sept. 10, 2025) 42 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.1 – 2.3. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 2.3 on August 29, located about 15 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, August 28 – September 10, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
September 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Check out this #UteQuake from the Utah vs. Cal Poly football game on Saturday. Here you can see the shaking of
Rice Eccles Stadium during the Johnathan Hall interception and the Rayshawn Glover punt return! Go Utes! @utahfootball.bsky.social @utahathletics.bsky.social @utah.edu
Image of @UteQuake seismogram (x-axis = time and y-axis = ground displacement) during the University of Utah vs. Cal Poly football game. The data shows two increased areas of ground displacement during Johnathan Hall's interception return to the 1-yard line and Rayshawn Glover's 51-yard punt return.
September 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Utah Region, August 21 – September 3, 2025" with Date on the x-axis and Magnitude on the y-axis. Text: For more information about Utah earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
September 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update 08.21.25 – 09.03.25 Over the last two weeks, 303 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.4 to 2.6. The largest was an M 2.6 on August 24, northwest of Cedar City, UT.
Text: Utah Earthquake Update 08.21.25 – 09.03.25 Over the last two weeks, 303 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.4 to 2.6. The largest was an M 2.6 on August 24, northwest of Cedar City, UT. Background image of an alpine lake. Seismicity and topographic map of Utah. Text: Over the last two weeks (August 21 – September 3, 2025), 303 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.4 – 2.6. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southwest Utah near Milford, UT. Text: A swarm of 249 earthquakes, located about 12 miles northeast of Milford, UT, is related to ongoing EGS (Enhanced Geothermal Systems) development in the area. The magnitudes range from M -0.4 to 2.1, with 82% being M < 1.5. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southwest Utah near Cedar City, UT. Text: The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.6 on August 24, located about 65 miles northwest of Cedar City, UT.
September 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 8.14.25 – 8.27.25.
52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.7 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 3.7 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Over the last two weeks (August 14 – 27, 2025) 52 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.2 – 3.7. A swarm of 21 earthquakes, located 15 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT was located on August 19 – 21. The magnitudes ranged from M 0.3 – 3.7. The swarm includes the largest earthquake for this reporting period, a M 3.7 on August 19. Magnitude vs Time plot for August 14 - 27, 2025
August 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Utah Earthquake Update 08.07.25 – 08.20.25 Over the last two weeks 70 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.3 to 3.5. The largest was an M 3.5 near Little America, WY.
Text: Utah Earthquake Update 08.07.25 – 08.20.25 Over the last two weeks 70 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.3 to 3.5. The largest was an M 3.5 near Little America, WY. Background image of an alpine lake. Seismicity and topographic map of Utah. Text: Over the last two weeks (August 7 – August 20, 2025), 70 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.3 – 3.5. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southwest WY near Little America, WY. Text: The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 3.5 on August 10, located about 2 miles north-northwest of Little America, WY. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Utah Region, August 7 – 20, 2025" with Date on the x-axis and Magnitude on the y-axis. Text: For more information about Utah earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
August 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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PRESS RELEASE:
Felt M 3.7 earthquake today at 11:14 MDT, about 15 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
Screenshot with text: M 3.7 near West Yellowstone, MT Published on: August 19, 2025 PRESS RELEASE University of Utah Seismograph Stations Released: August 19, 2025 11:50 AM MDT The University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) reports that a minor earthquake of magnitude 3.7 occurred at 11:14 AM on August 19, 2025. The epicenter of the shock was located about 15 mi northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. At this time, there are more than a dozen felt reports in the areas around Yellowstone National Park and there have been small aftershocks associated with this earthquake. Since 1981, the UUSS has located 1277 M2 or greater events within 15 mi of this event’s epicenter. The largest of these events was a magnitude 4.8 which occurred on March 30, 2014. Anyone who felt the earthquake is encouraged to fill out a survey form on the US Geological Survey website: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/uu80114071/tellus
August 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 07.31.25 – 08.13.25.
26 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 1.7 located south-southwest of Mammoth, WY.
Hot springs in Yellowstone with evergreen trees in background. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 07.31.25 – 08.13.25. 26 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 1.7 located south-southwest of Mammoth, WY. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (July 31 – August 13, 2025) 26 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M -0.5 – 1.7. Zoomed-in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 1.7 on August 4, located about 17 miles south-southwest of Mammoth, WY. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, July 31 – August 13, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
August 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Over the last two weeks (July 24 - August 6, 2025), 52 earthquakes have been located in the Utah region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.0 - 2.3.
Text: Utah Earthquake Update 07.24.25-08.06.25 Over the last two weeks 52 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.0 to 2.3. The largest was an M 2.3 near Colorado City, AZ. Background image of an alpine lake. Seismicity and topographic map of Utah. Text: Over the last two weeks (July 24 – August 6, 2025), 52 earthquakes have been located in the Utah Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.0 – 2.3. Zoomed-in seismicity map of southern Utah in the area northwest of Colorado City, AZ. Text: The largest earthquake in the reporting period was an M 2.3 on August 1, located about 7 miles northeast of Colorado City, AZ. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Utah Region, July 24 – August 6, 2025" with Date on the x-axis and Magnitude on the y-axis. Text: For more information about Utah earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
August 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We are proud to congratulate our graduate student, Tessa Czech, for receiving the NAGT Outstanding TA Award!
The award is given to teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching geoscience.
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Graduate student, Tessa Czech, standing in front of a volcanic field.
August 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Yellowstone Earthquake Update 07.17.25 – 07.30.25.
33 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.8 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT.
Hot springs in Yellowstone with evergreen trees in background. Text: Yellowstone Earthquake Update 07.17.25 – 07.30.25. 33 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region over the past two weeks. The largest was an M 2.8 located northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: Over the last two weeks (July 17 – 30, 2025) 33 earthquakes have been located in the Yellowstone Region. The magnitudes ranged M 0.0 – 2.8. Zoomed in map of Yellowstone seismicity. Text: The largest earthquake during the period was an M 2.8 on July 30, located about 14 miles northeast of West Yellowstone, MT. Scatter plot titled "Earthquakes in the Yellowstone Region, July 17 – 30, 2025" with Date on x-axis and Magnitude on y-axis. Text: For more information about Yellowstone earthquakes, visit quake.utah.edu
July 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM