Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Brawley
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Brawley, California, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.7, 69 km (43 mi) S of Brawley, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year132
- Last 5 years649
M1+ in the last 7 days: 26. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Brawley
234 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Brawley in the last 24 months. The busiest month was May 2026, with 57.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Brawley
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 17 km W of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 2.7 | 20 km W of Delta, B.C., MX | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 15 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 0 km | |
| 2.7 | 33 km WNW of Desert Center, CA | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 0 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Brawley, answered
Was there an earthquake in Brawley today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Brawley in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Brawley?
Over the last five years there were 649 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Brawley, an average of 130 a year. 132 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Brawley in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Apr 14, 2025, 17:08 UTC, 99 km (62 mi) W of Brawley, at a depth of 14 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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