Deseret News archives: Remembering the Magna earthquake 6 years ago and how Utahns handled it
By Chris Miller
Published on March 18, 2026.
On March 18, 2020, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake near Magna, Utah, caused widespread shaking across the Wasatch Front and led to a local emergency declaration. Despite no loss of life, the effects of this natural disaster can be far-reaching. Since then, experts warn us to prepare better for the next seismic activity.
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