M2.9 earthquake — 3 km SW of Brawley, CA
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 3 km SW of Brawley, CA on Nov 2, 2026 at 12:31 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.8 km |
| Coordinates | 32.959, -115.547 |
| Time | Nov 2, 12:31 UTC |
| Location | 3 km SW of Brawley, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci41571168 |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 48 km | Oct 28, 02:41 UTC | 11 km SE of Ocotillo Wells, CA |
| M3.1 | 67 km | Nov 3, 03:02 UTC | 3 km NNE of Ejido Nuevo León, Mexico |
| M4.9 | 68 km | Nov 3, 18:27 UTC | 9 km N of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M3.2 | 69 km | Nov 2, 07:50 UTC | 9 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M2.8 | 70 km | Nov 3, 01:33 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
| M3.4 | 71 km | Nov 3, 18:17 UTC | 7 km NNE of Delta, B.C., MX |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.