M1.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 0 km N of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 10:15:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 0 km N of The Geysers, CA on May 6, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 10:15:05 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

38.77867, -122.75667

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 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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