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M1.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4.5 km ( 2.8 mi) S (az= 189.6) from Brawley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 05:21:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 4.5 km ( 2.8 mi) S (az= 189.6) from Brawley, CA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 05:21:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.93867, -115.53833
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 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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