USGS map showing those who felt Tuesday’s earthquake.

LOGAN — A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shock residents again throughout northern Utah Tuesday night. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake was reported to have occurred at 5:52 p.m. near Challis, Idaho.

The USGS seismograph station recorded the epicenter of the quake, approximately 6.2 miles below the earth’s surface. An interactive map showed it was felt by residents throughout Idaho, including people in northern Utah and western Montana.

There were no reports of any damage or injuries in Cache Valley.

Almost two weeks ago, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred on March 18, just after 7 a.m. It caused some structural damage throughout the Salt Lake area but no major injuries.


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