A small earthquake shook the areas around Fredonia and the Kaibab Indian Reservation near the Utah-Arizona border on Thursday afternoon.
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) at 10.46 a.m. MST. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 14 kilometers east of Fredonia, with a depth of 19.4 kilometers.
Residents in nearby areas, including parts of southern Utah, reported feeling light shaking, as reported by the USGS. Fortunately, there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries. The community responses on the USGS website classified the intensity of the quake as “weak.”
The region experiences frequent seismic activity because it is located near the edge of the Colorado Plateau. According to experts, small earthquakes like this are normal and rarely result in any significant damage to structures.
Residents are being urged by authorities to stay prepared for any future seismic activity. Safety officials have issued a reminder to the public, emphasizing the importance of immediately adopting the “drop, cover, and hold on” technique in the event of an earthquake