On March 18, 2020, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred just north of Magna, causing moderate damage. In March 2021, a new study based on evaluations of the 2020 earthquake and aftershocks determined that the Wasatch Fault undercuts the Salt Lake Valley at a shallower depth than previously thought.
On March 18, 2020, an earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude occurred near Magna, resulting in moderate damage. In March 2021, a study based on evaluations of the 2020 quake and aftershocks indicated that the Wasatch Fault is located beneath the Salt Lake Valley at a shallower depth than previously thought.