M2.7 earthquake — 8 km S of Brawley, CA
An magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred 8 km S of Brawley, CA on Jul 23, 2026 at 09:03 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | M2.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.5 km |
| Coordinates | 32.912, -115.520 |
| Time | Jul 23, 09:03 UTC |
| Location | 8 km S of Brawley, CA |
| USGS event ID | ci40659962 |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.2 | 0 km | Jul 23, 16:24 UTC | 7 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M2.8 | 0 km | Jul 23, 08:55 UTC | 8 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M3.2 | 1 km | Jul 23, 08:49 UTC | 8 km NNE of Imperial, CA |
| M3.0 | 1 km | Jul 23, 07:14 UTC | 8 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M3.1 | 1 km | Jul 23, 07:31 UTC | 7 km S of Brawley, CA |
| M3.6 | 1 km | Jul 23, 07:31 UTC | 7 km S of Brawley, CA |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.