The Truth About Utah’s Dark Earthquake Prediction

Earthquakes in Utah aren’t the most prominent concern, especially with another dry fire season, but it could be a huge problem in the near future.  

Utah isn’t exactly a stranger to earthquakes, though the state doesn’t have repeatedly devastating ones too close together. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a very real possibility, especially in Salt Lake City.  

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Since the Wasatch Fault runs directly through the state and right underneath one of the biggest hubs around, the cause for concern is valid.  

Earthquakes In Utah

A study from Utah State University revealed that with the Wasatch Fault being seismically active, the possibility of injury and destruction is very real. Though for now, the fault would have the most impact on SLC since that's where it dips down, USU researchers found. It flattens as it moves further West.  

An “earthquake slip” along the shallower areas of Utah is also possible because the rocks are much weaker there. That means more intense earthquakes in more areas along the Wasatch Fault.  

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With more recent earthquakes and aftershocks, the rocks have become weaker and weaker. This leads to more intense earthquakes and ultimately more damage and injury for locals. 

The last big earthquake Utah had was in 2020 called the Magna Earthquake which resulted in $50 million in property damage and injuries, SciTech Daily said. This was a 5.7 magnitude earthquake. 

There is a super high chance (57%) that Utah will experience an earthquake of 6.0 magnitude or greater in the future. 

With more research and preparedness from local, state, and federal agencies (FEMA has been dismantled though) disaster relief could hold out for a little bit. However, usually local and state agencies get overwhelmed with these devastating natural disasters. With FEMA gone, there is no telling how these incidents will be handled.