M0.7 Depth: 1.6 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:42:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA on April 4, 2026 at 23:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:42:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82533, -122.81433
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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