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Did you feel it? Earthquake rattles parts of Utah early Thursday morning

The center of the quake was near Independence.

(Fox 13 News) A small earthquake was centered near Independence early on May 1.

(Fox 13 News) A small earthquake was centered near Independence early on May 1.

A small earthquake rattled parts of Utah Thursday morning. Just after midnight, the University of Utah seismograph stations reported a 3.9 magnitude earthquake.

The quake occurred about 5 kilometers west of Independence but could be felt across the Utah and Salt Lake Valleys, including Springville, Provo, Orem, and parts of Salt Lake City.

Read more at fox13now.com.

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