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M2.0 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Brawley, CA — May 12, 2026

2026-05-12 18:19:01 UTC (2026-05-12) · approx. 10:19 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:19 UTC≈ 10:19 AM UTC-8
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates32.972°, -115.553°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 32.97°, -115.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
32.9723°N
-115.5533°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ci41465456
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
63
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
39.0°
Min Station Distance
0.071°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-14 17:11:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ci41465456). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 12, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Brawley, CA — May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ci41465456/