Earthquake swarm shakes Imperial County with 4.7 magnitude quake reported
Key takeaways
- A swarm of earthquakes shook Imperial County this weekend, with dozens of quakes, ranging in magnitude from 2.5 to 4.7, rattling the region around Brawley, south of the Salton Sea.
- The most intense earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.7 shortly after midnight in the early morning Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
- About 180,000 people experience light to strong shaking, according to the USGS.
A cluster of earthquakes rattled Brawley, CA this weekend, ranging from magnitude 2.5 to 4.7. (United States Geological Survey) By Rebecca Ellis Staff Writer Follow May 10, 2026 10:55 AM PT 1 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A swarm of earthquakes shook Imperial County this weekend, with dozens of quakes, ranging in magnitude from 2.5 to 4.7, rattling the region around Brawley, south of the Salton Sea.
The most intense earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.7 shortly after midnight in the early morning Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quakes continued through the morning, with a2.7-magnitude earthquake reported a little after 7 a.m.