Wasatch Fault
normal — 350 km
The Wasatch Fault runs along the western base of the Wasatch Range through Utah's most densely populated corridor. It is a major normal fault with evidence of repeated large earthquakes over the past 6,000 years.
Type
normal
Length
350 km
Countries
1
Linked Cities
3
Last Major Earthquake
M6.6 — Hansel Valley, Utah (1934-03-12)
Affected Countries
Cities Near This Fault
General tectonic context only—not a site-specific hazard assessment. Live event data: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.