3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Utah, Felt Across State

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck shortly after midnight on May 1, 2025, with its epicenter located about 12 to 19 miles east of Provo, Utah, near Strawberry Reservoir and the Wasatch Fault. The quake was felt across a wide area, including cities such as Ogden, Spanish Fork, Draper, Provo, Lehi, West Jordan, Heber, and Bountiful, with over 1,500 people reporting feeling the shaking. Residents described the temblor as causing windows to rattle and houses to shake, but the shaking was generally light. Both the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the University of Utah Seismograph Stations (UUSS) confirmed the event and noted that no significant damage or injuries were reported. Earthquakes of this size are not uncommon in the region due to the presence of the Wasatch Fault, and historical data indicate several similar events have occurred nearby in recent decades. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity, but no immediate hazards were identified following this quake.