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M1.5 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Brawley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 08:01:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Brawley, California (United States) on July 23, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 08:01:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Brawley
County
Imperial County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.99750, -115.52084
Temperature
35.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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