LOGAN — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake shock residents awake throughout northern Utah and southern Idaho. According to the University of Utah seismograph station, the quake was reported to have occurred at 7:10 a.m. near Magna.

An interactive map from the U.S. Geologic Survey, in coordination with the University of Utah, shows the quake was felt by residents in the northern part of the state and in southern Idaho.

According to Logan City Police Dispatch, there were no reports of any damage as a result of the quake, other than a few shaken residents.

The U of U seismograph station recorded that the epicenter of the quake was approximately 4.5 miles below the earth’s surface.

In January, a 3.1 similar earthquake was reported in Box Elder County. It was felt by residents in Tremonton, Brigham City and portions of western Cache Valley.


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