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2.2 magnitude earthquake hits Magna area

By gephardtdaily.com · June 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah News spotted this story published June 17, 2026 at gephardtdaily.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

MAGNA, Utah, June 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A small earthquake hit the Magna area just after rush hour on Wednesday, at about 8:45 a.m., and was recorded by University of Utah Seismograph Stations. The mini quake hit about four miles north-northeast of Magna. It originated from a depth of about 4.4 miles.

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