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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit northwest of West Valley City and many people across the Wasatch Front felt it.

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 3.6 km earthquake struck north-west of West Valley City. The earthquake’s epicenter was around 8.3km deep and occurred around 6:32 p.m.

ABC4 acquired video footage of the earthquake from some who felt it and from our own station. Below is our tower camera, which shook quite a bit during the quake.

A Utah resident captured the earthquake on his camera, taken near 1800 S Redwood Road

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While it is difficult to prepare for earthquakes ahead of time, it is important to stay aware of what to do if one occurs.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that you should immediately drop down onto your hands and knees, cover your head and neck underneath a sturdy piece of furniture, and hold on to your shelter.

If you cannot drop to the ground or get underneath a shelter, the CDC recommends that you sit down or remain seated. You should find something to protect your head and neck, such as a large book, a pillow, or your arms.

If you’re outside when the earthquake starts, it’s best to go to an open area away from trees, telephone poles and buildings. However, if you’re inside during an earthquake, you should stay inside.

Once the initial earthquake is over, there still may be aftershocks. The CDC says you should avoid taking elevators, because the power could go out. Gas lines or water lines could also burst, leading to potential hazards.

If you are a shoreline following an earthquake, you should immediately head to higher ground and move inland, as the earthquake may have generated a tsunami.

It’s possible that there will be fallen debris and other hazards in the area, so the CDC says you may need to travel on foot. If you’re in a moving vehicle, they recommend stopping as quickly and safely as possible and set the parking brake. If a downed power line falls on the car, you should stay inside until a trained individual removes the wire.

You can learn more about earthquake safety here.

This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.

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