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UGS News Release: February 13, 2026 – Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake near West Valley

Salt Lake City (February 17, 2026) – At 6:32 p.m. MST on Friday, February 13, 2026, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred approximately 2 miles northwest of West Valley City, Utah. The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of about 5 miles.

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Utah Geological Survey selected for BHP Xplor program

The Utah Geological Survey today announced it has been selected to join the 2026 BHP Xplor accelerator program. BHP is one of the largest global mining companies and its Xplor program is an innovative partnership model to support new geologic concepts within the early-stage exploration ecosystem.

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A Clearer View of Earthquake Risk: New High-Resolution Maps Reveal Central Utah’s Active Faults

Map of central Utah earthquake study areas showing new (red) and previous (black) fault mappings, epicenters, and legend.

The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) announced the completion of a major hazard mapping project focused on defining active faults in central Utah. These detailed new maps provide communities, planners, and developers in one of the state’s fastest-growing rural regions with the information needed to mitigate earthquake hazards and build more resilient communities.

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UGS Hosts Earth Science Week

A person holding a plastic bag and reaching into the water to collect rocks.
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