5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City was struck by an earthquake and subsequent aftershocks this morning.

According to USGS, the quake had a magnitude of 5.7, a depth of 10.1 km (6.3 miles) and hit 4 km north-northeast of Magna, Utah, at 9:09 a.m. ET this morning.

The intensity map shows that severe shaking and potential damage were recorded northeast of the epicenter, in the direction West Valley City. Ground shaking from a Magnitude 5 earthquake can cause significant damage at distances up to 10 km.

Following the earthquake, there has been three magnitude 3 or higher earthquakes—which are strong enough to be felt—according to USGS. The organization predicts that over the next week there will be a six percent chance of one or more of the aftershocks being larger than magnitude 5.7 as well as smaller earthquakes being magnitude 3 or higher.

USGS reported there is a low likelihood of casualties from the earthquake but some possible local damage.