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M1.3 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Brawley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 13:36:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near Brawley, California (United States) on June 26, 2026 at 13:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 13:36:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Brawley
County
Imperial County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.97833, -115.54100
Temperature
35.4°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
8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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