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M1.0 Depth: 2.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 08:36:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA on April 4, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
2.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 08:36:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.82317, -122.84317
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.4 km
Shallow
2.4 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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