1.6
Earthquake Details: 2 km NW of Brawley, California, United States
Oct 20, 2026, 12:04:30
- Depth
- 12.08 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 20, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC
A magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 20, 2026 at 12:04:30. Epicenter: 2 km NW of Brawley, California, United States. Reported depth: 12.08 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 20, 2026, 05:04:30 PDT
- UTC
- Oct 20, 2026, 12:04:30 UTC
12.08 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 1.56
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- Depth:
- 12.08 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 20, 2026, 02:24 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth12.08 km
Significance37
Latitude32.9890
Longitude-115.5467
Event IDci41349695
Magnitude1.6
Updated:Oct 20, 2026, 14:24:40 UTC
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