Idaho hit with 5.3 magnitude earthquake

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit southeastern Idaho on Saturday about 17 miles east from the city of Soda Springs, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The organization said the quake was 6.2 miles deep and that it occurred shortly before 6pm.

Tremors from the earthquake could be felt as far away as Salt Lake City, Utah, which is nearly 200 miles away. 

Another earthquake hit the area just a few minutes later, but it was much smaller than the first, measuring at a 3.2 magnitude.

The region experienced six after shocks with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 4.1. 

The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office have not received any reports of injury or damage as of about 6.30pm, reported Fox 13. 

The organization said the quake was 6.2 miles deep. The tremors of the earthquake were felt as far away as Salt Lake City, Utah, nearly 200 miles away