Strongest earthquake in the period: ranking of metro areas in Utah
Order: highest value first. Lower is better.
Strongest earthquake in the period: ranking of metro areas in Utah: Ogden ranks first (5.7 magnitude) and Salt Lake City last (5.7 magnitude). The median across 3 the state's metro areas is 5.7 magnitude. Observation period: 2006-2025. Source: USGS, ComCat earthquake catalog.
Largest earthquake magnitude within 100 km of the center during the observation period.
Data quality: observed tremors over 20 years only; no events means no value, not zero.
| # | Metro area | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ogden | 5.7 magnitude | 2006-2025 |
| 2 | Provo | 5.7 magnitude | 2006-2025 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | 5.7 magnitude | 2006-2025 |
Only places with a value for the indicator are ranked; a gap is not a zero. A ranking on one indicator is not an assessment of a place to live.