2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 23:18:37 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 3:18 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:18 UTC≈ 3:18 PM UTC-8
Depth11.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.966°, -115.557°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.97°, -115.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
11.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9663°N
-115.5573°E
Community Intensity
1.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41459744
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
102
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.065°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 04:53:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41459744). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 3 km WSW of Brawley, CA — May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41459744/