M1.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Brawley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 22:12:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Brawley, California (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

0.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-16 22:12:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

California

City

Brawley

County

Imperial County

Source

scedc

Coordinates

32.96933, -115.53050

Temperature

43.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

0 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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