Earthquake forecast for the Wasatch Front region of the Intermountain West
April 18, 2016
The Working Group on Utah Earthquake Probabilities has assessed the probability of large earthquakes in the Wasatch Front region. There is a 43 percent probability of one or more magnitude 6.75 or greater earthquakes and a 57 percent probability of one or more magnitude 6.0 or greater earthquakes in the region in the next 50 years. These results highlight the threat of large earthquakes in the region.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Title | Earthquake forecast for the Wasatch Front region of the Intermountain West |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20163019 |
| Authors | Christopher B. DuRoss |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2016-3019 |
| Index ID | fs20163019 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geologic Hazards Science Center |