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M1.4 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 3.4 km ( 2.1 mi) SSW (az= 206.5) from Brawley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 11:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 3.4 km ( 2.1 mi) SSW (az= 206.5) from Brawley, CA. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:18:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.95100, -115.54667
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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