Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night near Brawley in The United States.

Written by Earthquakelist.org on May 10th, 2026. Last updated May 30th, 2026.

Just after midnight of Sunday May 10th, 2026, a shallow M4.7 earthquake hit under land 2 miles from Brawley in The United States. Shaking may have been felt by a total of 9 million people. Another nearby country is Mexico.

Earthquake Summary

The earthquake struck on land in The United States, 2 miles (3 km) west of Brawley in California. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 9 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.

Date and Time:	May 10, 2026 12:10AM (Los Angeles Time) - May 10, 2026 07:10 Universal Time.
Location:	2 mi west of Brawley, California, The United States. Coordinates 32°58'17"N 115°33'44"W.
Map:	Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps.
Magnitude:	MAG 4.7 Detected by 23 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.2 .
Depth:	9 mi (15 km) A very shallow depth.
Max. Intensity:	VI Strong On the Modified Mercalli Scale.
Tsunami Risk:	Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here.

Minimal impact predicted

Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities.

The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 90% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact.

Roughly 9 million people exposed to shaking

An estimated 9 million have been exposed to shaking (An MMI or Modified Mercalli Intensity level II or higher) as a result of this earthquake according scientific estimates published by the USGS.

An estimated 22,820 people were exposed to level VI. At this level, strong shaking and probably light damage can be expected. The majority of people (roughly 7.1 million) live in an area exposed to level II, where very weak shaking and no damage is expected. All exposure to shaking was within the borders of Mexico .

People	MMI Level	Shaking	Damage
3,894,000	I	Not noticable	None
7,134,000	II	Very weak	None
1,466,000	III	Weak	Probably none
169,900	IV	Light	Likely none
9,600	V	Moderate	Very light
22,820	VI	Strong	Light
0	VII	Very Strong	Moderate
0	VIII	Severe	Moderate to heavy
0	IX	Violent	Heavy
0	X	Extreme	Very heavy

Nearby towns and cities

2 countries can be found within 300km of the epicenter of this earthquake: The United States and Mexico .

Located 2 miles (3 km) west of the epicenter of this earthquake, Brawley (California, The United States) is the nearest significant population center. The intensity of shaking and damage in Brawley is estimated to be around level V on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (moderate shaking, very light damage).

Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Mexicali is located 40 km to the south and experienced an intensity of III (weak shaking, probably no damage). Los Angeles is located 171 mi to the northwest (intensity unknown, possibly low). San Diego is located 94 mi to the west and experienced an intensity of II (very weak shaking, no damage).

A complete list of nearby places is included below. Estimated intensity data (MMI) sourced from a shake-map published by the US Geographic Survey is shown where available (cities without data probably experienced little impact).

Overview of nearby places

Cities and Towns around the epicenter of this earthquake.
Distance	Place	Intensity (MMI)
2 mi (3 km) E from epicenter	Brawley California, The United States.	V Moderate
9 mi (14 km) S from epicenter	Imperial California, The United States.	IV Light
12 mi (20 km) S from epicenter	El Centro California, The United States.	IV Light
21 mi (33 km) S from epicenter	Calexico California, The United States.	IV Light
38 km (24 mi) S from epicenter	Santa Isabel Baja California, Mexico.	IV Light
40 km (25 mi) S from epicenter	Mexicali Baja California, Mexico.	III Weak
49 km (30 mi) SE from epicenter	Puebla Baja California, Mexico.	III Weak
87 km (54 mi) SE from epicenter	Guadalupe Victoria Baja California, Mexico.	III Weak
56 mi (90 km) SE from epicenter	Somerton Arizona, The United States.	III Weak
57 mi (91 km) SE from epicenter	San Luis Arizona, The United States.	III Weak
57 mi (92 km) E from epicenter	Yuma Arizona, The United States.	III Weak
94 km (58 mi) SE from epicenter	San Luis Río Colorado Sonora, Mexico.	III Weak
60 mi (97 km) NW from epicenter	Coachella California, The United States.	II Weak
64 mi (103 km) NW from epicenter	Indio California, The United States.	II Weak
65 mi (104 km) NW from epicenter	La Quinta California, The United States.	II Weak
109 km (68 mi) SW from epicenter	Tecate Baja California, Mexico.	II Weak
70 mi (113 km) NW from epicenter	Palm Desert California, The United States.	II Weak
70 mi (113 km) E from epicenter	Fortuna Foothills Arizona, The United States.	II Weak
76 mi (123 km) NW from epicenter	Cathedral City California, The United States.	II Weak
82 mi (132 km) W from epicenter	El Cajon California, The United States.	II Weak
82 mi (132 km) NW from epicenter	Palm Springs California, The United States.	II Weak
83 mi (133 km) W from epicenter	Santee California, The United States.	II Weak
85 mi (137 km) W from epicenter	Poway California, The United States.	II Weak
86 mi (138 km) W from epicenter	La Mesa California, The United States.	II Weak
89 mi (143 km) W from epicenter	Escondido California, The United States.	II Weak
145 km (90 mi) W from epicenter	Tijuana Baja California, Mexico.	II Weak
90 mi (145 km) W from epicenter	Rancho Penasquitos California, The United States.	II Weak
91 mi (147 km) W from epicenter	Chula Vista California, The United States.	II Weak
91 mi (147 km) W from epicenter	National City California, The United States.	II Weak
92 mi (148 km) W from epicenter	Mira Mesa California, The United States.	II Weak
94 mi (151 km) W from epicenter	San Marcos California, The United States.	II Weak
94 mi (152 km) W from epicenter	San Diego California, The United States.	II Weak
155 km (96 mi) SW from epicenter	Rosarito Baja California, Mexico.	II Weak
156 km (97 mi) SW from epicenter	Ensenada Baja California, Mexico.	II Weak
98 mi (157 km) NW from epicenter	Hemet California, The United States.	II Weak
99 mi (159 km) W from epicenter	Temecula California, The United States.	I Not felt
99 mi (159 km) W from epicenter	Vista California, The United States.	II Weak
100 mi (161 km) W from epicenter	Encinitas California, The United States.	II Weak
104 mi (167 km) W from epicenter	Murrieta California, The United States.	II Weak
104 mi (168 km) W from epicenter	Carlsbad California, The United States.	II Weak
106 mi (170 km) NW from epicenter	Menifee California, The United States.	II Weak
106 mi (171 km) W from epicenter	Oceanside California, The United States.	II Weak
111 mi (179 km) NW from epicenter	Perris California, The United States.	II Weak
117 mi (188 km) NW from epicenter	Moreno Valley California, The United States.	I Not felt
126 mi (202 km) NW from epicenter	Riverside California, The United States.	II Weak
127 mi (204 km) NW from epicenter	San Bernardino California, The United States.	II Weak
139 mi (224 km) W from epicenter	Irvine California, The United States.
144 mi (231 km) W from epicenter	Santa Ana California, The United States.
149 mi (239 km) NW from epicenter	Anaheim California, The United States.
161 mi (259 km) W from epicenter	Long Beach California, The United States.
171 mi (276 km) NW from epicenter	Los Angeles California, The United States.

Earthquake Intensity Map

The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is V. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.

I Not felt

II Weak

III Weak

IV Light

V Moderate

VI Strong

VII Very Strong

VIII Severe

IX Violent

X Extreme

Earthquake Intensity Map based on Shakemap Data provided by USGS.

Shaking reported by 19 people

People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 19 people have reported shaking in 3 places, all within Mexico.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.

Places with most reports:

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico: 14 people.
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico: 3 people.
Puebla, Baja California, Mexico: 2 people.

15 Aftershocks detected

This main shock was followed by 15 smaller aftershocks. Just 31 mins after this main shock, an earthquake measuring MAG-3.2 was detected 0.2 mi (0.4 km) south of this earthquake.

Before this earthquake struck, 33 smaller foreshocks occurred. A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit 4 hrs earlier nearby.

Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks

Detected MAG2.5+ earthquakes within within 100km (62 mi), that occurred in the three days before and after the main shock.
Classification	Magnitude	When	Where
Foreshock	M 3.4	8 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 04:14PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.7 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	8 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 04:18PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.7 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.8	8 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 04:22PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.1 mi (0.1 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.5	7 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 04:49PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.6 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.5	7 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 04:49PM (Los Angeles Time)	1.6 mi (2.6 km) NW from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.5	7 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 05:32PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.4 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.4	7 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 05:34PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.2 mi (0.4 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.0	7 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 05:36PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.6 mi (0.9 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	6 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 05:58PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.7 mi (1.1 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 4.4	5 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 07:22PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.2 mi (0.4 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.5	5 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 07:26PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.6 mi (0.9 km) SW from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.5	5 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 07:32PM (Los Angeles Time)	1.1 mi (1.7 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.9	5 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 07:33PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.7 mi (1.2 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.7	4 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:05PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.6 mi (1 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	4 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:10PM (Los Angeles Time)	1.1 mi (1.8 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.1	4 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:13PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.7 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 4.0	4 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:13PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.5 mi (0.8 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 4.5	4 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:39PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.4 km) NE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	3 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:41PM (Los Angeles Time)	1.5 mi (2.4 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.5	3 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:44PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.4 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.7	3 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 08:46PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.4 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.9	3 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 09:18PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.7 mi (1.1 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.5	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 09:43PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.5 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.8	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 10:05PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.8 mi (1.3 km) E from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.0	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 10:11PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.6 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.1	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 10:11PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.9 mi (1.4 km) SW from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 10:11PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.2 mi (0.3 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.5	2 hrs earlier May 9, 2026 10:12PM (Los Angeles Time)	1.2 mi (2 km) SW from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.3	1 hr earlier May 9, 2026 10:51PM (Los Angeles Time)	2.1 mi (3 km) NE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.4	1 hr earlier May 9, 2026 11:02PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.8 mi (1.3 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.0	34 mins earlier May 9, 2026 11:36PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.7 km) SE from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 2.6	27 mins earlier May 9, 2026 11:42PM (Los Angeles Time)	0.5 mi (0.8 km) S from Main Shock.
Foreshock	M 3.2	27 mins earlier May 9, 2026 11:43PM (Los Angeles Time)	2.1 mi (3 km) E from Main Shock.
Main Shock This Earthquake	M 4.7	May 10, 2026 12:10AM (Los Angeles Time)	-
Aftershock	M 2.9	3 mins later May 10, 2026 12:13AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.6 mi (0.9 km) SE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.6	4 mins later May 10, 2026 12:14AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.6 mi (2.5 km) SE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.6	4 mins later May 10, 2026 12:14AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.4 mi (2.3 km) E from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.6	4 mins later May 10, 2026 12:14AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.7 mi (1.1 km) S from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.5	5 mins later May 10, 2026 12:15AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.3 mi (0.5 km) SE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.7	6 mins later May 10, 2026 12:16AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.2 mi (2 km) S from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.6	8 mins later May 10, 2026 12:18AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.4 mi (2.3 km) E from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 3.2	18 mins later May 10, 2026 12:27AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.4 mi (2.3 km) E from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 3.2	31 mins later May 10, 2026 12:41AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.2 mi (0.4 km) S from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.6	38 mins later May 10, 2026 12:48AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.8 mi (1.3 km) SW from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.9	43 mins later May 10, 2026 12:53AM (Los Angeles Time)	0.4 mi (0.7 km) S from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.9	4 hrs later May 10, 2026 03:47AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.2 mi (2 km) NE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.8	4 hrs later May 10, 2026 04:03AM (Los Angeles Time)	1.2 mi (2 km) NE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.7	7 hrs later May 10, 2026 07:16AM (Los Angeles Time)	1 mi (1.6 km) NE from Main Shock.
Aftershock	M 2.5	1 day later May 11, 2026 02:13AM (Los Angeles Time)	2.4 mi (4 km) SE from Main Shock.

More earthquakes coming?

The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.

The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk

Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).

Earthquakes like this happen often in the region

Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since January 20th, 2026, when a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit 73 mi (117 km) further northwest. An even stronger magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck on November 22nd, 2022.

In total, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.7 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 6 months.

Tsunami very unlikely

DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.

While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.

Tsunami Risk Factors

Factor	Under Sea?	MAG-6.5 or stronger?	Shallow depth?
Explanation	Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami.	Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's.	Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor.
This Earthquake	Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast.	Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.7. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami.	This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 9 mi (15 km). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami.

Sources

Last updated 30/05/26 00:28 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.