March 22, 1876 - Moroni, UT - M 5.0

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in Moroni, Utah on Wednesday, March 22, 1876. The earthquake was felt over an area of 1158 square miles. This is approximately two-thirds of the area of Sanpete County, Utah—the county in which the earthquake occurred. Reports indicate that earthquakes were felt in Sanpete County over the course of several days.

A report from Mt. Pleasant, Utah said that the shaking frightened people, some of whom ran into the street screaming. Reported damage consisted of cracked walls and falling plaster. The porch of one house fell.

No injuries were reported.

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