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M1.7 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Brawley, California (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 02:50:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Brawley, California (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 02:50 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 02:50:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
California
City
Brawley
County
Imperial County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
32.97650, -115.53683
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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