Earthquakes

Taylorsville and Santaquin community members are expected to gather to pay respects to Sgt. Bill Hooser, an officer killed in the line of duty, and more.

Over 900,000 Utahns practiced what to do in case of an earthquake during the Great Utah Shakeout. In other news, Earth Day is next week and the Division of Wildlife Resources says you can help Utah's wildlife all year round.

On Wednesday at 6:11 p.m. an earthquake measuring at a 3.7 magnitude was recorded near Huntsville in Weber County.

In other news: A coffee shop in West Jordan is doing its part to help dogs in need of a forever home as shelters are reaching their capacity.

The Syrian Forum USA, a non-profit organization set on improving the lives of Syrians, is hosting a fundraiser on Feb. 24 for those affected by the earthquakes in Syria.

There were multiple small earthquakes recorded in an area of Box Elder County over the past few days.

A swarm of small and micro earthquakes have been recorded this week near Benson, located about five miles northwest of Logan.

The earthquake struck Box Elder County at a magnitude of 3.6, but the Wasatch Fault is capable of up to 7.5-magnitude.

Earthquakes are complex natural phenomena that are nearly impossible to study up close, as most of the action occurs deep in the ground. Geoscientists at Utah State University are exploring a technique used to measure the thermal energy of ancient earthquakes, and how it can be used to study present-day earthquakes.

Geologists in Utah are looking for ways to improve the state’s preparedness for an inevitably large earthquake. One proposed way could send you an alert straight to your phone.