5.7 magnitude quake strikes near Salt Lake City
(KYMA, KECY)- Utah was struck by a massive 5.7 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning, the most powerful earthquake recorded in 28 years.
The 5.7 magnitude quake rattled Salt Lake City and even cutting off power to tens of thousands of residents.
Inbound flights to Salt Lake City International Airport had to be diverted as workers inspected runways for any damage.
The epicenter of the earthquake was centered at 10 miles west of Salt Lake City at around 7 a.m. local time.
Operations at Utah's Public Health Lab were halted as the building was being assessed for damage, no word on what the results of that assessment found.
Utah's Coronavirus hotline went down after the quake, according to Utah Governor Gary Herbert via Twitter.
Residents are being advised to stay away from Downtown Salt Lake City because of the potential danger of downed power lines, rubble, and damaged structures.
At least 6 aftershocks were reported within 20 minutes of the main quake.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is warning residents that more aftershocks are likely and to take precaution.
No reports of injuries have been reported.
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