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M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SE of Brawley, CAFebruary 10, 2026

2026-02-10 19:48:33 UTC (2026-02-10) · approx. 11:48 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:48 UTC11:48 AM UTC-8
Depth11.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.950°, -115.505°
Felt by3DYFI responses
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 10, 2026 at 19:48 UTC, a magnitude 2.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 4 km SE of Brawley, CA, at a depth of 11.5 km and coordinates 32.9500°, -115.5055°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 41.1 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 23 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.95°, -115.51°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.3 earthquake near 4 km SE of Brawley, CA

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
11.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9500°N
-115.5055°E
Felt Reports
3
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.7
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41395208
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
40
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-10 23:05:13 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.3 earthquake near Brawley, CA?

The magnitude 2.3 earthquake that struck 4 km SE of Brawley, CA on February 10, 2026 at 19:48 UTC had a depth of 11.5 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41395208). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 10, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 4 km SE of Brawley, CAFebruary 10, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41395208/