2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 6 km S of Brawley, CA — May 18, 2024

2024-05-18 23:06:21 UTC (2024-05-18) · approx. 3:06 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 3:06 PM UTC-8
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.926°, -115.541°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.93°, -115.54°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9258°N
-115.5412°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci40591071
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
133
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.029°
RMS Residual
0.28 sec
Last Updated
2024-07-26 23:58:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci40591071). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 18, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 6 km S of Brawley, CA — May 18, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci40591071/