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Magnitude 3.2 earthquake reported near Brawley, Calif.

Map of the area where the earthquake was reported.
The earthquake was reported at 4:31 p.m. Sunday, seven miles from Brawley, Calif.
(U.S. Geological Survey)
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A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported at 4:31 p.m. Sunday, seven miles from Brawley, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred 16 miles from Imperial, Calif., 20 miles from El Centro, Calif., 28 miles from Calexico, Calif., and 47 miles from Coachella, Calif.

In the last 10 days, there has been one earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

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An average of 234 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.0 occur per year in California and Nevada, according to a recent three-year data sample.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.7 miles. Did you feel this earthquake? Consider reporting what you felt to the USGS.

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This story was automatically generated by Quakebot, a computer application that monitors the latest earthquakes detected by the USGS. A Times editor reviewed the post before it was published. If you’re interested in learning more about the system, visit our list of frequently asked questions.

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