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
State
City
Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.96933, -115.53050
Temperature
43.9°C

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Depth profile

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