2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SW of Brawley, CA — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 23:15:29 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 3:15 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:15 UTC≈ 3:15 PM UTC-8
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.959°, -115.552°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.96°, -115.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9585°N
-115.5520°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41459720
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
78
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
74.0°
Min Station Distance
0.057°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-13 17:49:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41459720). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 3 km SW of Brawley, CA — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41459720/