Trending Now - Brawley Sees Decline in Earthquake Activity After 350+ Quakes
WHO:
ABC7 Los Angeles - Dr. Lucy Jones, earthquake expert, commented on the seismic activity.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Kathleen Singh, an eyewitness, described her experience during the earthquake swarm.
LAist - Dave Ramirez, a local truck stop worker, shared his perspective on the earthquakes.
WHAT:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The earthquake swarm is said to be slowing down after over 350 recorded quakes.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Foreshocks started around 3 a.m. on Saturday.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The city of Brawley stated, "At this time, there is no immediate threat to public safety and no major infrastructure damage has been identified within the city."
ABC7 Los Angeles - More than 350 minor earthquakes have been recorded near Brawley, California.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The strongest earthquake in the swarm was a 4.7 magnitude quake.
LAist - The U.S. Geological Survey reported a total of 355 earthquakes, with at least 40 registering at a magnitude of 2.0 or higher.
LAist - A ShakeAlert was issued for the 4.7 magnitude quake, warning residents of imminent strong shaking.
WHERE:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The earthquakes occurred near the city of Brawley, located in Imperial County, California.
LAist - Brawley is approximately 115 miles east of San Diego.
WHEN:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The earthquake swarm began on a Saturday morning.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The strongest quake struck just after midnight on Sunday.
LAist - The first recorded quake was a magnitude 3.4 that struck around 4 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest was a magnitude 2.7 that hit after 7 a.m. on Sunday.
WHY:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the situation due to the seismic activity in the region.
LAist - The earthquakes are concentrated around the Brawley Fault Zone, an area known for frequent earthquake swarms.
HOW:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The city of Brawley has crews responding to several minor issues, including water leaks and utility concerns.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The city of Brawley is actively monitoring the earthquake activity and has responded to minor issues such as water leaks and utility concerns.
(UPDATED May 11, 2026 08:03 UTC)
An earthquake swarm in Brawley has reportedly slowed down after more than 350 quakes were recorded, with foreshocks beginning early Saturday morning. The city has confirmed that there is currently no immediate threat to public safety, and no major infrastructure damage has been identified. Crews are on the ground addressing several minor issues, such as water leaks and utility concerns.
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(UPDATED May 11, 2026 06:14 UTC)
More than 350 minor earthquakes have been recorded near Brawley, California, with the strongest quake reaching a magnitude of 4.7. Dr. Lucy Jones, an earthquake expert, and eyewitness Kathleen Singh shared their insights on the seismic activity, while local truck stop worker Dave Ramirez provided his perspective on the situation. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services is closely monitoring the region, particularly around the Brawley Fault Zone, as the city addresses minor issues like water leaks and utility concerns.