TemplesChurch reveals massive seismic upgrade hidden beneath Salt Lake Temple renovation
Church leaders are highlighting a massive seismic upgrade beneath the Salt Lake Temple as one of the most significant but least visible accomplishments of the ongoing renovation, according to KSL.
The project involves isolating the historic temple's foundation on giant base isolators designed to let the building move independently during an earthquake, protecting both the 19th-century granite structure and its underground additions. Engineers estimate the upgrade could allow the temple to survive a major Wasatch Front earthquake that would damage or destroy most older buildings in downtown Salt Lake City.
September 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via KSL