Minor Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake Reported Near Brawley, California

On the evening of Monday, May 13, 2024, a minor magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred approximately 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) away from Brawley, California.

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The quake struck at 10:02 pm local time (America/Los Angeles GMT -7) and had a very shallow depth of 5.1 kilometers (3.2 miles). Despite its proximity to populated areas, the earthquake was not felt by residents.

Here are the key details of the earthquake:

• Date & Time: May 14, 2024 05:02:03 UTC
• Magnitude: 2.3
• Depth: 5.1 km
• Epicenter Latitude / Longitude: 32.9293°N / 115.5323°W Imperial, California, United States
• Also near: Mexico, approximately 31 km (19 miles) away
• Shaking Intensity: Weak shaking near the epicenter (Intensity Level III)
• Status: Confirmed
• Felt Reports: 0 reports
• Primary Data Source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)

The earthquake's epicenter was also in proximity to Mexico, located about 31 kilometers (19 miles) away. No reports of shaking or related effects have been received from either side of the border.

Weather conditions at the time of the quake were favorable, with clear skies and a temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). Humidity was low at 19%, and the wind was blowing at 6 m/s (12 knots) from the west.

The nearest volcano to the epicenter is Salton Buttes, located approximately 31 kilometers (19 miles) away.

Seismic energy released during this earthquake was estimated at 1.8 x 10^8 joules, equivalent to 49.4 kilowatt hours.