If you felt the earth move under your feet about 6 p.m. Saturday, you weren’t imagining things.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit about 17 miles east of Soda Springs, Idaho, just before 6 p.m. MDT, sending tremors down to Salt Lake City and surrounding areas, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Prior to that, Soda Springs felt a 4.3 magnitude earthquake. Since then, the area also has experienced eight aftershocks ranging from a 3.1 magnitude to a 4.1 magnitude.
From surprise to some concern, here are how some Utahns responded to the earthquake on Twitter.
lol earthquake? Laughing to pretend I'm not freaked out #Utah #earthquake #801 #ogden
— Jennell Garner (@jengarn01) September 3, 2017
Yep. Draper. Just a couple seconds. If I hadn't felt an earthquake before I doubt I'd've known what it was.
— Beka Shaw (@Pippinfett) September 3, 2017
In Park City, thought I felt an earthquake, but dismissed it. Must have been right.
— Eric Esquivel (@bdop5) September 3, 2017
Just felt a mild earthquake here in Ogden, Utah. #earthquake
— FlintTownProud (@laddydogH) September 3, 2017
We just felt an earthquake in northern Utah#earthquake #utah
— Robs Wildlife LLC - (@RobsWildlife) September 3, 2017
SLC 45th South area. Definitely felt it.
— RickWritesNow (@RickWritesNow) September 3, 2017
Was there just a tiny #earthquake around the Ogden area in Utah? 👀
— ✨MΛИYĿΛDY✨ (@caulfeels) September 3, 2017
Grew up in Cali with lots of #earthquake but this is first time I've felt one in Utah! #utahearthquake
— john (@jpenrod) September 3, 2017
Forgot to tag. #earthquake #utah https://t.co/EvHDYXdatA
— Christi N (@Mzchibious) September 3, 2017
Didn't feel it in Clinton. Must not have been paying attention
— Robert 4 Clinton (@GuruEbby) September 3, 2017