ST. GEORGE — An earthquake 30 miles east-southeast of Littlefield, Arizona, was felt by Southwest Utah residents Monday afternoon.
People across the St. George area experienced what some on social media said felt like a “rolling shake” between 3:15 and 3:20 p.m. Some reported the quake lasted just a second or two while others said it lasted up to 10 seconds in duration.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake took place at 3:18 p.m. and registered a 4.4 magnitude. It took place on the Shivwits Plateau in Arizona, 50 miles south of St. George. The USGS said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles, making it a shallow shaker.
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