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M2.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 2.6 km ( 1.6 mi) WSW (az= 247.5) from Brawley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-13 09:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 2.6 km ( 1.6 mi) WSW (az= 247.5) from Brawley, CA on May 13, 2026 at 09:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 09:57:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.96967, -115.55617
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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