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M2.3 Depth: 11.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 1.4 km ( .9 mi) WSW (az= 245.6) from Brawley, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 03:21:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 1.4 km (.9 mi) WSW (az= 245.6) from Brawley, CA on May 11, 2026 at 03:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 03:21:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
32.97333, -115.54433
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 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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