M 4.6 - 4km N of Brawley, CA

  • 2012-08-26 19:20:04 (UTC)
  • 33.016°N 115.536°W
  • 4.8 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2017-02-01 18:00:07 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 1,105 k*
II-III Weak 851 k
IV Light 34 k
V Moderate 10 k
VI Strong 0 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Calipatria 8 k
IV Brawley 25 k
IV Westmorland 2 k
IV Imperial 15 k
III Niland 1 k
III El Centro 43 k
III Seeley 2 k
III Holtville 6 k
III Heber 4 k
III Salton City 4 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)